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The City of San Mateo Community Development Department is Looking for a Permit Center Supervisor

Why Join our Department? 

You’ll be joining a team of dedicated and talented professionals that strive to provide the highest quality of service to the San Mateo community, in a dynamic and collaborative work environment. 

The Community Development Department:

Mission Statement:  To ensure a quality-built environment and healthy neighborhoods that contribute to a strong economic base in the City of San Mateo; to be responsive to the community and respected by it; and to provide outstanding customer service.

The Community Development Department, also known as CDD, is organized into four divisions — Building, Code Enforcement, Neighborhood Improvement and Housing, and Planning Division. CDD has broad responsibilities including long-range planning, review of applications for new development, implementation of the City’s housing programs, and maintenance of neighborhoods.  The CDD Permit Center provides centralized permit services for building, planning and development applications and provides general and technical assistance related to building and zoning codes and City procedures.

This position will work alongside a team of focused and highly motivated professionals who work closely with the public and personnel from other city and county departments.

Look to some of the reasons why the City of San Mateo is a great place to work: https://youtu.be/XNAF7GZUNl8

What You’ll Do

The Permit Center Supervisor plans, organizes, supervises, coordinates and participates in the work of the team assigned to assist customers with successfully interfacing with the City’s planning, building, development, and permit processes.  The position also provides technical expertise in building and/or zoning code administration or development review processes.  The Permit Center Supervisor receives general direction from the Building Official or higher level department personnel and exercises direct supervision over technical and support personnel.

For a complete list of duties, reference our job specifications at https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/DocumentCenter/View/522

SALARY

$25.87 - $33.02 per hour & full benefits

$53,809.60 - $68,681.60 per year based on standard 40 hour week

ABOUT THE POSITION

Under the general direction of the Public Works Manager, this position will manage, organize and operate the Town's automotive repair shop; repair and maintain Town vehicles, trucks, fire apparatus and other motor operated equipment, either directly or through outside vendors; coordinate inventory, order and maintain parts and supplies in a cost effective manner, make recommendations and administer the surplus of vehicles and equipment, and do related work as required.

Plan, organize and perform fleet maintenance shop services.  Maintain vehicle repair, service history and maintenance records; maintain a supplies inventory; secure bids; deliver and pick up vehicles; service and repair vehicles.

Will assess work as it arrives at the shop and either repair and maintain equipment or make recommendations of where to send out if needed.  Perform journey-level repairs Typical service and repairs may include:  lubricate chassis and other moving parts; change fluids; tune-ups; remove and replace filters; remove and replace belts, hoses, spark plugs, freeze plugs, wiring, lights, fuses, shock absorbers, brake linings, drums, rotors, cylinders, starters, solenoids, manifolds, water pumps, alternators, power steering pumps and lines, steering linkage, ball joints, control arm bushings, sway bar mounts and bushings, wheel bearings, air conditioner compressors, u-joints, tires, dash and interior components and other similar items; safety inspections of vehicles pursuant to schedule, using a variety of mechanical and electronic tools and devices.

Other duties include maintaining tools and equipment in good working order; maintaining the shop and office areas in a clean and safe manner; installation and removal of exterior and interior vehicle emergency equipment; mount brackets, prisoner restraints, prisoner transportation cages, and any other items or pieces of equipment attached or inside a Town vehicle; fabrication or repair of metal items and equipment using various fusion devices, cutting tools and/or grinding equipment commonly found in an automotive repair shop; and any other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: General theory and principles of the internal combustion engine, motor vehicle design, chassis, suspension and braking, the transfer of energy through the drive train; the general function of each component that makes up a typical motor vehicle; general motor vehicle repair techniques; vehicle diagnostic testing equipment; general record keeping; inventory control; cost control; principles of operating an automobile repair facility; knowledge of basic mathematics; and general or basic knowledge of personal computers.

Ability to:  Express ideas and thoughts clearly, both verbally and in writing; maintain a good working relationship with other Town employees, business representatives and citizens; work with a minimum amount of supervision. 

Demonstrate appropriate mechanics and operations skills; conduct inspection and safety tests; diagnose equipment failures and ensure corrective measures are taken maintain status logs and other shop records. Troubleshoot based on operator’s complaints.  Prioritize workload.  Maintain accurate records.

Physical Demands: Must be able to lift 60 lbs. (large parts, tires etc.), sit, stand, stoop, kneel crouch or crawl, reach.

Experience: Minimum five years as a Journeyman Mechanic or five or more years of  employment in a state licensed vehicle repair shop; basic record keeping.  Journeyman level welding/fabricating preferred.

Education: High school graduation or equivalent.  Certification as a National Automotive Institute of Service Excellence (NAISE) Diesel Mechanic, Truck Mechanic, Body Technician or other related area. Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) master is preferred (by assignment).

Licenses: Valid Class C California Driver's License in conformance with established Town employee driving standards.  Possess, or have the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment start date, Class B California Driver’s License. 

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Interested persons who meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to submit a completed Town of Paradise Application for Employment in a sealed envelope to the following address: Town of Paradise Human Resources, ATTN: Sr. Mechanic Recruitment, 5555 Skyway, Paradise, CA 95969.

• Application Forms can be found at www.townofparadise.com

FINAL FILING DATE:  5:00 PM Wednesday, October 30, 2019. 

CHIEF EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

$5,128 - $6,234/mo. + excellent benefits

DEFINITION: Under general supervision from the Public Works Manager, leads skilled and semi-skilled mechanics in the most difficult and complex vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair work; and personally makes the most complex mechanical repairs to automotive, diesel, and other power driven equipment. The incumbent exercises functional and technical supervision over lower level, equipment maintenance staff.

EXPERIENCE: Two years of increasingly responsible experience performing automotive and equipment maintenance and repair duties. EDUCATION: Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance, including specialized training in the maintenance and repair of gas and diesel powered equipment. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:  Possession of a valid California Class “A” Driver’s License w/Tanker Endorsement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The incumbent must have the ability to:

• Lead, train, and assist journey level and semi-skilled mechanics; assign work to mechanics; assist the Fleet Maintenance Supervisor in the day-to-day supervision activities.
• Inspect, diagnose, and locate mechanical difficulties on City automobiles, trucks, and a variety of diesel and gasoline powered maintenance and heavy construction equipment.
• Use welding equipment, drill presses, metal brakes, metal shears, lathes, grinders, and a large assortment of other power and hand tools and measurement instruments required for journey level fabrication work.
• Overhaul, repair, and adjust engines, transmissions, differentials, clutches, pumps and valves, and heavy construction equipment hydraulic systems.
• Tune up engines, replacing electrical and electronic parts and cleaning and adjusting carburetors.
• Replace or repair faulty parts including wheel bearings, clutches, or oil seals, shock absorbers, exhaust systems, steering mechanisms, and related parts and equipment.
• Install, repair and replace two-way communication equipment in City-owned vehicles.
• Prepare and replace such components as generators, distributors, relays, lights, and switches.
• Assist in the purchasing of equipment maintenance parts and materials.
• Maintain work, time, and material records.
• Ability to use a computer and knowledge of computerized maintenance management programs.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Perform any other tasks or functions deemed necessary to the daily operations 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 on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. Incumbents may be required to lift, carry and/or push objects weighing 25 pounds or more. The position requires near and far vision when inspecting work. Incumbents work in all weather conditions, use cleaning and lubricating chemicals which may expose the employee to fumes, dust and air contaminants, drive motorized vehicles, heavy equipment and work around moving traffic and often works with constant interruptions. The incumbent is also required to climb ladders, use power and noise producing tools and equipment.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES: A combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. The employee must have knowledge of tools, equipment, and procedures used in the overhaul, repair, and adjustment of gas and diesel powered equipment; operation and care of internal combustion engines, pump systems, hydraulic equipment; methods, materials, equipment and tools used in welding and fabrication work; operating and repair characteristics of a wide variety of City owned equipment; safe work practices; and principles of personnel supervision and training.  In addition, the employee must have the ability to lead and train skilled and semi-skilled mechanics; perform skilled welding and fabrication work; perform minor and major mechanical work on mechanical equipment; use a variety of tools and equipment with skill; perform advanced journey level equipment mechanic work including the troubleshooting of equipment for both major and minor repair work; work independently in the absence of supervision; and accurately determine mechanical repair needs and estimate the cost and time or repairs.

THE POSITION

Tri-City is looking for one (1) special individual to serve as a Program Support for the Medical Records/Front Office Department but will be located within our Children’s Clinic.   This position will be responsible for administrative/program support, clerical, and office work.  This position will report to a Program Support Supervisor and Support Systems Manager.   

This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Greet and provide general information to clients, visitors, vendors and staff, in person and on the telephone in a professional manner.
   

• Assist clients and utilize de-escalation and basic customer service techniques.  Attend, practice and apply agency wide trainings provided in working with consumers.  

• Assist clients by referring them to sources of information, handing out standard forms and explaining how to complete them, and answering requests for factual information by consulting various available sources.

• Input, update, track and extract information into appropriate databases such as Welligent Electronic Health Record billing system (EHR) and LADMH IS system and files; search records and files for data where judgment and discrimination are required in selecting or abstracting material.

• Maintain records, logs, files, and other forms of information, including various demographic reports, room schedules and leased equipment usage, etc.; and perform other duties as assigned.

THE POSITION

Tri-City is looking for one (1) special individual to serve as a Community Capacity Organizer for the MHSA Department.   This position will provide advocacy, feedback, outreach and support to help communities access and work effectively with the systems involved.  This position will report to a Program Supervisor.   

This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• This position is responsible for collaborating with local Tri-Cities community members; engaging and organizing a wide range of community groups;

• Identify and evaluate strategies that promote and effect mental health well-being, and to plan ways to expand and sustain these community efforts; assist in required quarterly reports, annual updates, and other analyses and evaluations for assigned MHSA programs;

• Collaborate with Tri-City staff to insure that principles of the Agency’s MHSA PEI Plan are adhered to in the community organizing process; effectively translate communities’ activities and goals into coherent actions steps that can be evaluated and duplicated;

• Responsible for developing and coordinating trainings (for MHSA staff, as well as community stakeholders) and arranging meetings; Function as liaison representative to other departments, community groups, agencies and stakeholders;

• Maintain records and documentation of assigned MHSA/PEI program activities and events;

• Ensure confidentiality and integrity of Protected Health Information (PHI) of clients served by Center to comply with all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPAA) regulations and other duties as assigned.

A complete job description is available upon request.

POSITION: The City of Fremont opens their Winter Shelter every winter to provide a safe and welcoming environment for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Participants have access from approximately 6:30 p.m. to 7 a.m., where they will be provided with a warm meal, restroom facilities, sleeping bags, cots, Breakfast, and a to-go bag. The Winter Shelter is open from mid-November to mid-March. The Human Services Department is currently recruiting for Winter Shelter monitors for next season (2019/2020).

The position will work up to 30 hours per week.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Maintain the health and safety of homeless individuals and families who are living on the streets or in their cars and are in need of emergency shelter from cold weather and rain.
• Welcome and pre-screen new participants and supervise participant movement.
• Maintain a friendly and inviting environment.
• Work compassionately with those who have di?culty engaging with service providers.
• E?ectively resolve conflicts among participants and de-escalate potentially violent situations.
• Monitor participant activities, oversee showers and food distribution; help coordinate medical transportation to morning appointments.
• Maintain a safe and supportive environment.
• Direct volunteers who will assist in bringing food and serving homeless clients.
• Setup tables for food service, hand out bedding, warm clothing and other amenities such as shampoo, tooth brushes, etc.
• Ensure participants adherence to rules, especially related to behaviors that are unsafe. If necessary, notify public safety personnel to help “exit” clients with inappropriate or unsafe behaviors.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies.
• Maintain daily sign-in sheet.
• Ensure facility is maintained in a clean and orderly fashion.
• E-mail information to Human Services Director after each shift regarding the number of participants, any need for supplies, and reports of clients who exhibited inappropriate behavior.
• Other duties as assigned.

The City of Redwood City 

Invites you to apply for the position of 

Contract Permit Technician #2698

The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Permits Technician.  Under supervision of the Building Official and Senior Building Inspector, the Permits Technician is responsible for processing a variety of permits; and providing general information to the public at the public counter and by telephone.  The Permits Technician is an integral member of Redwood City’s Counter Team. 

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide customer service to the public at the Community Development Services counter; explain ordinances and procedures to owners, contractors, developers, and the general public.
• Issue permits of all types of construction and use, to include checking plot plans for size of lot, set back of house, side yards, and location of sidewalks.
• Accept plans for plan check and verify accuracy and completeness for information; assist applicant in completing permit application and compute fees for plan check and building permit. 
• Compile and report statistical information; maintain files on maps and records; operate specialized permitting software.
• Input a variety of information into the computer system including inspection request.
• Attend bid openings for Public Works projects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

Minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in an engineering, building or planning department of a public agency, construction office, or other similar agency.  Education equivalent to completion of high school supplemented by courses and/or seminars in business, management, communication, engineering, building, and/or planning.

Licenses & Certificates

• A valid California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record are required.
• ICC Permit Technician certification is highly desirable.

Knowledge of:

• Permits processing, permitting software, and procedures in a public agency.
• Records management practices; general office practices and procedures.
• Organization and departmental procedures and processes.

Ability to:

• Understand general information on plans submitted with permit application.

• Understand and effectively explain the city ordinances, regulations and procedures.
• Maintain neat and accurate records.
• Interact effectively and courteously with members of the public.
• Compile and tabulate data; operate a variety of office equipment and computer software.
• Maintain and administer an inspection scheduling system.
• Perform basic fee calculations.
• Work harmoniously in a team oriented atmosphere.                                            
• Perform the essential job functions of the classification.

Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process, should advise the Human Resources Division upon submittal of application.

All applications, including supplemental questionnaire, will be reviewed for neatness, accuracy, completion, relevant education, experience, training and other job related qualifications. Those who best meet the stated qualifications and requirements for the position will be invited to participate in the testing process, which will consist of an oral board interview.

A City application and supplemental questionnaire is required. Prior to appointment, candidates will be required to pass a background check (at no cost to the candidate) including the following:

1. Criminal History Check
2. DMV Check

• EXCELLENCE: Passion to do our best in each moment.
• INTEGRITY: Do the right thing, not the easy thing.
• SERVICE: We care and it makes a difference.
• CREATIVITY: Freedom to imagine and courage to act.

THE POSITION

Tri-City is looking for two (2) special individuals to serve as a Clinical Wellness Advocate I/II/IIIs for the Children’s Full Service Partnership (FSP) Program. The Clinical Wellness Advocate I/II/III positions will appeal to individuals who are passionate about working with children with moderate to severe behavioral health concerns.  This position is a field-based position in which incumbents will be required to meet with clients in their homes, at schools, shelters, etc.  The Clinical Wellness Advocate I/II/III will report to a Program Supervisor.

This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Provide advocacy, guidance, outreach, feedback and support to clients and families to access and work more efficiently toward recovery;
   
• Assist clients with basic forms, mentoring and coaching;

• Attend and participate in meetings, attend intakes and other appointment to strengthen and support recovery;
• Perform wellness checks, documentation of outreach and services;

• Ensure that documentation is updated in Electronic Health Record (EHR) regularly and provide case management services;

• May be required to transport client(s) in his/her own vehicle and/or a Tri-City vehicle and other duties as assigned, etc.

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DEFINITION

Under direction, be responsible for processing various types of construction permits, and interact with the public at the counter and on the telephone.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Include, but are not limited to the following)

Accept plans and related documents for plan check; assist applicant in completing permit application and compute permit check fee for plan check. Verify the accuracy and completeness of information in accordance with building division guidelines; route plans and monitor progress on plan checks; maintain plan check filing system; respond to questions about plan check progress and explain procedures to applicants (owners, contractors, developers) and the general public. Operate the computerized Information System; review, approve and issue less complicated non-structural plan check over the counter.

OTHER DUTIES

Calculate permit fees; process refund requests; log and process complaints.  May oversee front office staff for permit processing.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILLS (The following are a representative sample of the knowledge/abilities and skills necessary to perform essential duties of the position.)

Knowledge of: Architectural drawing convention and what comprises a complete set of plans; processes and procedures associated with construction permits; record management practices; general office operations; familiarity with building code and construction terminology.

Ability to: Understand general information presented on construction plans; understand and patiently and effectively explain city ordinances, regulations and procedures; maintain records neatly and accurately; interact competently and courteously with the public; effectively communicate verbally and in written format.

Skills: Perform accurate arithmetic calculations; operate computer and calculator with speed and accuracy.

QUALIFICATIONS (The following are minimal qualifications necessary for entry into the classification)

Education & Experience: Any combination of experience and education that provides the desired knowledge and abilities to duties. Typically this is obtained through a high school education and at least on years’ experience working in a building or planning department.

License/Certificate: Permit Technician certificate from ICC, or ability to obtain certificate within one year of hire.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Ability to deal effectively with difficult people with firmness and tact including people of diverse cultural backgrounds; sit and stand for long periods of time; to kneel and squat to retrieve materials; to lift supply materials weighing up to 10-pounds; to maintain cooperative working relationships with all those contacted in the course of work. Ability to communicate well, to be able to read requirements and to hear and understand people at the counter and on the telephone.

HOW TO APPLY

A City/District application and supplemental questionnaire are required for consideration and must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., Monday, October 21, 2019.  The application may be submitted online at www.calopps.org.

You may also apply at the Human Resources Department, City of Foster City, 610 Foster City Blvd., Foster City, CA  94404.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

A limited number of the most qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process.  The selection process can consist of one or more of the following components:  written exam, oral board interview, and assessment center.  The list will consist of candidates that successfully complete the selection process.  A departmental interview will be scheduled to fill the current vacancy following the establishment of the employment list.  This list will be in effect for one year or until exhaustion.  After a conditional job offer, applicants must complete a background check, fingerprinting, and pre-employment medical examination.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Are you currently working at other jurisdictions as a Permit Technician?

Yes

No

2. Are you certified as a Permit Technician?

Yes

No

3. Please provide a brief summary of your experience in the following areas:

• Providing customer service at the front counter and answering phone calls
• -Reviewing plans, issuing permits and working with permitting software

4. Explain what customer service means to you and how you would handle working in a fast-paced environment. Also include in your response how you deal with multiple tasks and manage workloads.