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Traffic Engineer / Senior Civil Engineer (Traffic)

$9,796 - $ 11,907 per month /

$11,344 – 13,789 per month

Plus excellent benefits

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Apply by Thursday, October 17, 2024, for first consideration

THE CITY is focused on enhancing our community members’ quality of life through well-designed services and a positive workplace culture.  San Rafael is the economic and cultural heart of Marin County, and its high quality of life is centered on its commercial districts, engaged neighborhoods, active lifestyle, and natural environment. San Rafael, with a population of approximately 60,000, is a full-service city with a City Council/City Manager form of government with 12 departments, more than 400 employees, and an annual budget of $72 million.  The City’s vision is to be a vibrant economic and cultural center reflective of its diversity. The City Council is engaged and seeks to strengthen the urban and commercial areas as well as sustain the beautiful natural environment. 

San Rafael’s Organizational culture framework is an initiative called “Together San Rafael.” City employees are our greatest asset, and we seek talented individuals with diverse backgrounds who are creative, curious, and excited about a challenge. We are a results-driven team focused on the needs of community members. The Together San Rafael initiative is focused on modernizing City services and increasing the engagement of employees. This initiative recognizes the interconnectedness of the customer and employee experience. 

THE DEPARTMENT:

The Department of Public Works (PW) is committed to providing the highest standards of service delivery to its citizens as it works to build, maintain, and update the City’s civic infrastructure. PW is comprised of approximately 50 employees with a general budget of $15 million and a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget that ranges between $10–$40 million depending on the City’s annual infrastructure needs. Its mission is to ensure San Rafael’s infrastructure meets the needs of a vibrant and growing city through careful management of major improvements and the maintenance of the City’s assets. By hiring highly trained, dedicated, responsive, and service-oriented personnel, the DPW is actively making its mission a reality. 

Recently, the Department underwent a process of restructuring as management of all City engineers was placed under the Assistant Director for enhanced oversight, communication, and workflow. The City has recently championed the Dean Allison Award internship program, which shepherds talented young graduates into local government and encourages engagement with the public sector of California. PW is also currently completing several exciting initiatives to improve transformation, accessibility, and maintenance of the City’s infrastructure while also adding recreation spaces for the public to enjoy. For an overview of the City of San Rafael’s upcoming Capital Improvement Projects, see this page for active and upcoming CIP projects. 

THE POSITION:

There is one vacant position, and the successful applicant will be offered one of the following positions based on qualifications and experience: Traffic Engineer or Senior Civil Engineer. The Senior Civil Engineer position will have an emphasis in the traffic division. The position will perform the following essential job duties:

• Manage City-wide traffic system.
• Oversee City's traffic signal system and maintenance contracts and directs necessary changes to modify the system.
• Issue work orders to make changes to existing roadway system to improve safety and capacity.
• Perform traffic signal timing and operation.
• Conduct transportation modeling to assess the City's future traffic conditions and subsequently assist to develop policies to evaluate proposed developments.
• Participate in Traffic Coordinating Committee to address complaints, requests for changes, and neighborhood calming techniques and studies.
• Analyze transportation impact studies, recommends mitigation, and recommends project conditions of approval.
• Meet with other department staff to address traffic engineering issues.
• Develop project designs, applies for grant funding, obtains permits from Caltrans and other agencies. Coordinate with other public and private agencies.
• Conduct transportation planning referrals and review.
• Perform accident reconstruction to determine primary collision factor. Determines changes needed in roadway.
• Prepare technical reports for use by City attorneys and advise attorneys on traffic engineering matters.
• Prepare reports and technical applications for grants from Federal and State sources. Make presentations to selection committees.
• Perform complex and detailed analysis of roadway network using sophisticated computer software programs and methodologies.
• Perform related duties as required.

UPCOMING PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES:

• Citywide Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan Update
• Annual Road Safety Implementation Program, including developing a Vision Zero Action Plan
• Annual Traffic Signal and Street Lighting Program
• Smart city implementation, including long-term planning for the City’s traffic signal network
• Bikeshare Program Coordinator
• Liaison for coordinating with other agencies, such as TAM, MTC, Caltrans, transit agencies, etc.
• Downtown traffic circulation assessment
• Serve as City representative on the transit agency led Bettini Transit Center project
• General Plan implementation
• Review impacts resulting from private development
• Signal priority and preemption planning/management
• Develop traffic-related policies for development projects
• Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) liaison or co-liaison

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

The successful candidate will possess a blend of technical expertise in traffic engineering principles and have strong organizational, planning, communication, and leadership skills that allow them to effectively manage different aspects of the department’s Traffic Division. They will also have a strong sense of customer service, tactfulness, and the ability to help find solutions to complex service issues for the public. They will use their communication skills and strengths to advocate for various modes of transportation including bicycle, pedestrian, transit and vehicular. They will be flexible, with the ability to adjust priorities at short notice and respond to emergencies. They will be able to think analytically but also be very decisive when needed.

Prior supervisory and/or municipal engineering experience is desired. The successful candidate will lead by example to foster a positive, creative, and productive work environment for all staff. The ideal candidate will use their interpersonal skills and technical engineering expertise to motivate the team to meet the goals and objectives of the department and City. The successful candidate will be customer service minded, an interdepartmental collaborator, an excellent project manager and a mentor to our future leaders.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles and laws of municipal traffic engineering.
• Traffic Signal System and Operation.
• Traffic Safety.
• Transportation principles and Parking and neighborhood traffic issues.
• Design traffic signal systems.
• Traffic modeling.

ABILITY TO:

Communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Analyze complex problems and develop solutions. Direct studies and design proposed solutions. Maintain traffic signal system. Find innovative traffic safety solutions. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with others. Manage and update traffic system. Develop policies for neighborhood traffic issues, parking & development. Supervise others. Work independently.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the requisite knowledges, skill and abilities. A typical way to obtain these would be:

Traffic Engineer

• BS in Civil Engineering. Five years municipal engineering including two in traffic engineering.

Senior Civil Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. 
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible post degree engineering experience managing complex construction, maintenance, and/or traffic projects and consultants. 
• A master’s degree may substitute for 1 year of post degree engineering experience.

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS

Traffic Engineer

• California Professional Traffic Engineer License must be possessed or obtained within two (2) years of appointment as a condition of employment.
• Valid Driver’s License

Senior Civil Engineer

• Registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California.
• If position is serving within the Traffic Engineering Division, candidate must also possess a California Professional Traffic Engineer License.
• Valid drivers’ license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to video display and regularly works in inside environmental conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to outdoors weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and occasionally works with use of personal vehicle. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

City of San Rafael application is required.  Resumes do not substitute for the City application.  Candidates should detail related education and experience on the application since this information will be used to determine who will be invited to participate in the next phase of the examination process. The examination process may include any or all of the following:  Application appraisal, oral board examination, and written examination. The passing point for the oral and/or written examination final score will be 70%.  Prior to appointment, candidate must pass a background check, DMV check, pre-employment physical/drug screen, and fingerprinting.  To file an application, go to www.calopps.org.  Select “Member Agencies”.  Select “City of San Rafael”.  For more information on the City of San Rafael, go to www.cityofsanrafael.org.  Follow this link to submit your application:  https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-20547521. 

This position is open until filled with a first review date of Thursday, October 17, 2024.

Preliminary interviews will be held the week of November 4, 2024.  It is recommended that you plan your calendar accordingly, 

The City of Sebastopol is seeking qualified candidates to fill an

INTERIM PROFESSIONAL-TEMPORARY STAFF FOR

THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

Pay: $30.00 - $90.00 Hourly

Interim Professional is a temporary employee hired to meet a specific, short term need to perform complex professional level and/or advanced technical responsibilities, which may require the application of technical skills and/or knowledge of detailed or specialized activities related to the functions of the Engineering Department.

For this assignment the City of Sebastopol is seeking an engaging, inclusive, collaborative, and talented leader who is well-versed in engineering principles and practices, project management, facility and infrastructure maintenance, water distribution and wastewater collection systems, public parks and facilities maintenance, laws, regulations, and safety standards. The incumbent serves and coordinates assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies.

This position plans, organizes, directs, and reviews the full range of activities and operations of the Engineering Department, including engineering design, public works construction and inspection, repair and maintenance of City infrastructure and streets, and transportation programs. The incumbent reflects a demonstrative cultural competency working with all community members regardless of cultural differences or circumstances, including race, ethnicity, religion, language, gender identity, age, marital and familial status, sexual orientation, diverse physical and learning abilities, socioeconomic status, and other identities. 

City employees are expected to work equally well with all community members regardless of cultural differences or circumstances, including race, ethnicity, religion, language, gender identity, age, marital and familial status, sexual orientation, diverse physical and learning abilities, socioeconomic status, and other identities.

An exciting opportunity is now open.

Real Estate Development Manager

$154,427 – 206,947 Annual DOQ

Opening Date: September 18, 2024

Closing Date: Open until filled

Priority screening date: October 18, 2024

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately for consideration

The Santa Clara County Housing Authority (SCCHA) is the county’s largest provider of affordable housing, helping make rental housing safe and affordable for approximately 20,000 low-income households.

How You Will Make an Impact:

SCCHA’s Real Estate Development Division is a mission oriented, dynamic, and collaborative team, working closely together to creatively develop new affordable housing as well as preserve existing assets in service of the tenants and communities we serve.  By embedding the innovative spirit of the Silicon Valley into our agency’s culture, we are elevating our efforts to address the affordable housing shortage in Santa Clara County.  To ensure equity and justice, we prioritize housing developments for extremely low-income individuals and families that embrace residents’ lived experiences.  Our resident-centered approach leverages our real estate capacity, talented staff, and community partnerships. 

We are looking for a dynamic individual who will be a part of the real estate department and help us to develop a pipeline of over 20 projects and over 1200 units of affordable housing.  We are looking for an individual that will oversee and manage a team of project managers with projects ranging from new construction multi-family housing, renovation and rehabilitation of existing structures, repurposing of commercial properties for affordable housing, and master planning of large transit-oriented sites.

What Our Team Is Looking For:

Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience likely to provide the required core competencies may be considered. A typical combination that is qualifying may include: 

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in community development, business, economics, urban planning, or a related field; and
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in residential property development, acquisition, and/or rehabilitation, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) from applications and financing through conversion, to permanent financing, including two (2) years of experience supervising and managing affordable housing and development programs, budgets, activities and staff.

The City of Orinda, California, is seeking a Maintenance and Facilities Superintendent for a new role overseeing the Public Works Maintenance & Facilities Division’s operation, preservation, and repair of municipal buildings and public facilities! The Superintendent will oversee a direct staff of two, up to eight indirect reports, and an approximate operating budget of $3.4 million and Capital Improvement Budget of approximately $1.15 million. This exciting leadership position involves managing building, parks, streets and drainage maintenance operations, and delivering certain projects in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), and long-term maintenance plans for buildings, streets, storm drain systems, parks, and trees, as well as overseeing contract work with landscaping and janitorial crews. The ideal candidate has a strong background in both facilities management and maintenance operations. They will lead new staff integration efforts in this reorganized Division, championing an inclusive culture that emphasizes respect for diverse perspectives and cultivating a unified, positive workplace. The Superintendent will possess an engaging leadership style, connect with all levels of staff, and recognize employee strengths and contributions. Elevate operations and inspire teams in this innovative Public Works Maintenance Division – apply today!

THE COMMUNITY

Orinda, California is often referred to as the “Hidden Gem of the Bay Area.” Known for its idyllic suburban charm and breathtaking natural beauty, Orinda offers a unique blend of tranquil living and proximity to urban conveniences. Spanning nearly 13 square miles and home to approximately 20,000 residents, Orinda seamlessly blends a close-knit community atmosphere with ample open space. This city is celebrated for its stunning vistas and access to outdoor recreation such as Briones Regional Park, offering hiking, biking, and horse-riding trails with panoramic views. Major attractions include the renowned Orinda Theatre, an iconic establishment known for its classic and independent film screenings, and the Orinda Community Center which hosts various cultural and social events throughout the year. Orinda is bordered by the cities of Lafayette, Moraga, Berkeley, and Oakland, all of which can be reached through Orinda’s own BART station, and offer additional dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Located approximately 20 minutes from downtown San Francisco, Orinda offers the serenity of suburban life while being close enough to enjoy the cultural and economic vibrancy of one of the world’s most iconic cities. Orinda’s top industries include education, real estate, and professional services, reflecting the city’s well-educated and affluent population.

THE CITY

With an approximate budget of $39 million, the city employs over 40 staff supplemented with part-time and seasonal professionals. It operates under a Council/Manager form of government, with five elected city council members who serve at-large, each for a four-year term. The City of Orinda strives to provide excellent service in a fiscally responsible manner and to promote a safe, healthy, and vibrant community.​ Learn more about Orinda: https://cityoforinda.org/

THE DEPARTMENT & DIVISION
The Department of Public Works (DPW) is responsible for maintenance activities along approximately 92 miles of public right-of-way. It strives to improve, develop, and maintain public infrastructure essential to the safety, mobility, and quality of life for Orinda citizens. The DPW operates with an approximate annual operating budget of $5 million and has 17 staff members. The Department also administers a CIP budget of approximately $14 million. DPW’s organizational structure consists of two divisions: Engineering Services, and Maintenance & Facilities Services.

The Maintenance & Facilities Division is responsible for the repair and improvement of city-owned public infrastructures including stormwater drainage, roadway, traffic, and pavement, and for coordinating with vendors and contractors on large maintenance and landscaping projects. The Division operates with an approximate annual operating budget of $3.4 million. The Division’s recent reorganization now includes the integration of the maintenance operations of the Parks & Recreation Department, which covers the following buildings and parks:

• Four buildings: City Hall, Library, Community Center and Art  & Garden Center
• Corporation Yard
• Misc. buildings: Ranch House, Kinder gym, Restrooms (Wilder, Orinda Oaks)
• Five Parks: Wilder Park, Orinda Community Park, Orinda Oaks, Orinda Sports Field, Pine Grove
• Joint use of Orinda Union School District fields

View the City’s current Strategic Plan: https://cityoforinda.org/DocumentCenter/View/4165/Strategic-Priorities-2023

View the City’s current budget: https://www.cityoforinda.org/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/141

THE JOB
The Maintenance and Facilities Superintendent is responsible for ensuring that municipal buildings and public facilities are maintained to high standards, remaining safe and functional for employees and the public. The Superintendent will oversee a direct staff of two supervisors, up to eight indirect reports, and the Division’s annual budget. This role involves managing contract and project activities, including multi-year park and landscape maintenance contracts (currently with MCE corporation), multi-year janitorial services, facilities maintenance projects in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and long-term maintenance and repair plans for city-owned buildings, streets, storm drain systems, parks, trees, and landscaping. The Superintendent will coordinate with City departments and external contractors; assess and prepare contract documents; participate in vendor selection; administer contracts and evaluate contractor performance; and review and approve billings. Responsibilities also include programming building maintenance, prioritizing tasks, managing safety trainings, coordinating emergency responses, and ensuring regulatory compliance, including adherence to ADA accessibility regulations. Under the direction of the Director of Public Works, the Superintendent will coordinate activities and operations to allocate resources effectively. They will thoughtfully balance daily operational tasks and long-term strategy, ensuring alignment with community needs and goals.

CURRENT PROJECTS & OPPORTUNITIES:

• Staff Culture & Integration: Continue the successful integration of new team members, provide cross-training opportunities for professional growth, and serve as an energetic and motivational leader for this highly effective Public Works Division.
• Facilities Maintenance Projects: City Hall exterior painting (CIP # 4182), Library exterior painting (CIP # 4175), City Hall HVAC control rehabilitation, Community Center Exterior painting (CIP# 4083), City Hall flooring replacement.
• Call-Out and Emergency Response: Manage the rotation for after-hours call outs and emergency response

View the City’s Capital Improvement Plan: https://www.cityoforinda.org/DocumentCenter/View/4338/Capital-Improvement-Plan-FY-202223-202728

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination equivalent to education and experience is likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• Experience: Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in building maintenance, facility management, construction management, public works operations or related activity including two (2) years of supervisory responsibility.
• Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering, construction management, architecture, public administration or a related field.
• Possession of a valid California Driver's license with a demonstrated history of safe driving.

Desired Qualifications:

Certifications & Licenses (any of the following):

• Professional Engineer (PE)
• Licensed Architect
• Certified Facility Manager (FM), by International Facility Management Association
• American Public Works Association (APWA) Certifications (e.g. Certified Public Works Professional-Supervision)
• Project Management Professional (PMP), by Project Management Institute (PMI)
• PMI Construction Professional (PMI-CP)
• Licensed General Contractor (Class B or A)

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

This position will be designated as an emergency response worker and must be prepared to respond during weather emergencies or crises. They will be responsible for collaborating with other city departments and external agencies to address and mitigate emergency conditions.

For a full listing of job duties, KSA's and qualifications, see Job Description link.

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (Air District) is a regional government agency, committed to achieving clean air to protect the public's health and the environment. The Air District accomplishes this goal through regulation of industrial facilities and various outreach and incentive programs designed to encourage clean air choices. The Air District's jurisdiction encompasses all of seven counties - Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Napa, and portions of two others - southwestern Solano and southern Sonoma.

The Air District is conducting an open recruitment for the position of
Staff Specialist I/II
in the Community Engagement Office
. This is a full-time, represented position for one (1) vacancy.

The Community Engagement (CE) Office
engages the public in Air District programs and decision-making to improve air quality and promote public health and environmental justice. The CE Office seeks to engage and partner with communities overburdened by poor air pollution by increasing awareness of the role and authority of the Air District, fostering relationships, developing partnerships, co-developing engagement processes and providing equitable opportunities for participation in Air District decision-making. The Community Engagement Office strives to create opportunities for those that have been historically excluded, discriminated against, under-represented, or under-resourced.

About the Position:
Are you interested in reducing air pollution and improving health outcomes in the most impacted and overburdened communities in the Bay Area? Are you motivated to develop and implement plans, projects and policies that address air pollution injustices and inequities?
The AB617 Staff Specialist in the Community Engagement Division will support outreach, engagement and partnerships with
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communities overburdened by air pollution to advance solutions towards equity and environmental justice. The responsibilities of the Staff Specialist may include, but are not limited to, being part of a team to co-develop a local community plan with environmental justice communities as part of the Air District's Community Health Protection Program(Assembly Bill 617). The person in this position may work on other Community Engagement and/or Environmental Justice projects, as assigned, such as Home Air Filtration Programs, community workshops and events, community grants, youth-oriented engagement projects, or other projects. The Staff Specialist will assist in coordinating efforts across inter-divisional teams and facilitate meetings with Air District staff and local community leaders and preparing meeting agendas.
This role also involves public speaking over virtual platforms as well as during in-person meetings. Staff Specialists often liaise with other divisions in the Air District to leverage data, resources, and other tools to support crafting and implementing strategies, developing power point presentations, and identifying new internal and external partners. The Staff Specialist may develop and implement public education workshops and is likely to work across inter-divisional teams. The Staff Specialist may write and design fact sheets, and/or draft FAQ and talking points for a variety of public and leadership meetings. The Staff Specialist may assist in drafting the scope of work for contracts along with tracking budgets for contracts. Typically, Staff Specialist duties also include drafting memos and PowerPoint presentations to executive staff and Board of Directors related to procurement, program budgets, and programmatic updates

Definition

Under direction, performs a variety of responsible administrative, technical and specialized functions in the areas of incentives, contracts, business services, finance, budget, and facility management; and performs related work as assigned.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Staff Specialist I is the entry level in this series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn District, state and federal procedures and policies while performing the more routine technical duties. As experience is gained, assignments become more diversified and are performed with less supervision. This class is alternately staffed with Staff Specialist II and incumbents may advance to the higher level classification after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency which meet the qualifications of the higher level class.
Staff Specialist II is the journey level class of this series, fully-proficient to perform difficult and technical work. Incumbents are expected to exercise independent judgment.
This class is distinguished from Senior Staff Specialist in that the latter is responsible for more complex work and may perform lead duties.
Examples of Duties for this Position
(Illustrative Only)
Reviews, analyzes, and administers a variety of grants, contracts, and other agreements in support of District activities; monitors expenditures and charges against agreements; prepares fiscal status reports for management and prepares cost analyses.
Coordinates and facilitates workshops, meetings, and trainings on the technical application and interpretation of District programs, regulations and rules; creates PowerPoint presentations, prepares talking points, and develops supporting technical materials.
Prepares and presents staff reports to the District's Board of Directors, and/or sub-committees; conducts research and prepares and presents reports as assigned.
Provides routine outreach and communication on behalf of the District with industry, the public and other agencies to obtain and disseminate technical and operational information.
Prepares and responds to correspondence directed toward public and private organizations relative to programs; responds
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to oral and written requests for information about programs.
Participates and assists in the development of policies and guidelines for assigned programs.
Researches technical feasibility and control proposals for new or revised programs; Develops and applies quality control and assurance measures to ensure the effectiveness of programs and appropriate application of methods in accordance with District policies, rules, and regulations.
Prepares Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and Requests for Quotations (RFQs); prepares contract documents and other agreements using standard District procedures; and reviews contract terms and conditions.
Maintains computer databases and program records.
Assists in internal and external audits for programs and physical inspections to ensure compliance with program requirements.
Explains and interprets technical policies, rules and regulations regarding programs; gathers and prepares background information.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Join an agency committed to creating a healthy breathing environment for every Bay Area resident while protecting andimproving public health, air quality, and the global climate!

Bay Area Air Quality Management District (Air District) is a regional government agency, committed to achieving clean air to protect the public's health and the environment. The Air District accomplishes this goal through regulation of industrial facilities and various outreach and incentive programs designed to encourage clean air choices. The Air District's jurisdiction encompasses all of seven counties - Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Napa, and portions of two others - southwestern Solano and southern Sonoma.

At the Air District, we take pride in our commitment to fostering a workplace that values diversity and promotes cultural awareness. We prioritize employee engagement by providing a collaborative and inclusive environment that encourages active participation and open dialogue. Additionally, we believe in pay equity and strive to create an equitable compensation structure. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance, we understand the importance of supporting our employees' well-being both inside and outside the workplace. Join us in a dynamic and inclusive culture where your contributions are celebrated and your growth is nurtured. 

The Air District is currently accepting applications for the position of Staff Specialist I/II in the Strategic Incentives Division (SI) Division. This is an open recruitment for two (2) full-time, represented position.
The position will be assigned to one of the Division's four sections: Operations, On-Road, Off-Road, or Ports, Freight & Marine.

The City of Pacifica Invites Applications for the Position of

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I/II/III

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I $6,128.00- $8,527.00 Monthly

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II $6,720.00- $8,545.00 Monthly

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III $7,554.00- $9,605.00 Monthly

THE POSITION

The City of Pacifica is recruiting for a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I/II/III at the Calera Creek Water Recycling Plant. Under direct or general supervision of the Plant Manager or Assistant Superintendent - Operations, operates and controls wastewater treatment plant and reclamation and recycled water facilities; performs preventative and routine corrective maintenance on a variety of equipment, facilities and related appurtenances; and performs related work as required.

The City of Pacifica is a beautiful coastal community, just south of San Francisco with an exciting opportunity. At the City of Pacifica, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. To us, equal opportunity employment is not just about compliance, it’s about who you are, how you can help our City and who you want to be. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and residents.

We invite you to explore this opportunity with us, please note, recruitment closes on Monday, October 7, 2024 at 11:59PM PDT so apply today!

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the full journey-level classification in the wastewater treatment plant operator series. Incumbents independently perform the full range of wastewater treatment and reclamation and recycled water facilities and equipment operations and maintenance duties. Responsibilities include inspecting and attending to assigned areas in a timely manner to ensure the proper operation and maintenance of the City’s wastewater treatment plant systems and equipment. Positions at this level work independently, exercise judgment and initiative and receive occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise. This class is distinguished from the Lead Plant Operator in that the latter is responsible for providing technical and functional direction to operations staff and is capable of performing the most complex operations and maintenance duties assigned to the division.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED

Receives supervision and direction from the Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager or designee. Exercises lead oversight, including provision of technical supervision, assignment of work and/or the training of less experienced staff.

Join an agency committed to creating a healthy breathing environment for every Bay Area resident while protecting and improving public health, air quality, and the global climate!

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (Air District) is a regional government agency, committed to achieving clean air to protect the public's health and the environment. The District accomplishes this goal through regulation of industrial facilities and various outreach and incentive programs designed to encourage clean air choices. The District's jurisdiction encompasses all of seven counties - Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Napa, and portions of two others - southwestern Solano and southern Sonoma.

At the District, we take pride in our commitment to fostering a workplace that values diversity and promotes cultural awareness. We prioritize employee engagement by providing a collaborative and inclusive environment that encourages active participation and open dialogue. Additionally, we believe in pay equity and strive to create an equitable compensation structure. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance, we understand the importance of supporting our employees' well-being both inside and outside the workplace. Join us in a dynamic and inclusive culture where your contributions are celebrated, and your growth is nurtured.
 
The District is currently accepting applications for the position of Environmental Planner I/II in the Planning and Climate Protection Division. This is an open recruitment for one (1) full-time position.

The District may hire from this recruitment process to fill future vacancies occurring within the next 18 months.
 

About You in the Position 
Are you interested in reducing air pollution and improving health outcomes in the most impacted and overburdened communities in the Bay Area? Are you motivated to develop and implement plans, projects and policies that address air pollution injustices and inequities?

The AB 617 Environmental Planner I/II will join a high-performing and motivated team of professionals who work in deep partnership with overburdened communities most impacted by air pollution. You will assist in a wide variety of tasks to support the successful preparation and implementation of community-scale air quality plans in partnership with community members and partner organizations, and work to support communities and local governments determine how to best improve air quality and reduce health disparities while centering equity and addressing environmental justice. To be successful in this role, you must be a strong team player, have strong communication and analytical skills and be able to work with people of varied backgrounds and perspectives, including low-income communities of color and communities overburdened by air pollution. You will leverage your knowledge of land use, transportation, air quality, equity and environmental justice to gather, analyze, interpret, and visualize key data to support decision making.

Assembly Bill 617
Assembly Bill (AB) 617 (C. Garcia, Chapter 136, Statutes of 2017) was signed into law alongside Assembly Bill 398 which extended California’s cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gas emissions. AB 617 addresses environmental justice concerns regarding the extension of the cap-and-trade program by requiring the California Air Resources Board, with input from community groups, air districts and others, to select locations around the state to prepare community-led plans to reduce emissions of toxic air contaminants and criteria pollutants. Communities can also be selected to prepare community-led monitoring plans. The primary requirement for community selection is a demonstrated high cumulative exposure burden to air pollution and associated health disparities. In the Bay Area, and around the state, these communities are often low-income communities of color.

In 2017, West Oakland and Richmond were selected as the first communities to participate in the AB 617 program. Since then, East Oakland and Bayview Hunters Point/Southeast San Francisco communities have been added to the program. The Air District works closely with these communities to both develop and implement emission reduction and monitoring plans.
 

Definition
Under direction, performs professional environmental planning work, including conducting planning studies, environmental impact reviews, and transportation/air quality program activities; performs related work as assigned.
 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Environmental Planner I is the entry level class of this specialized professional planning series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents perform a wide range of professional planning duties while learning the more skilled and complex tasks associated with environmental planning and assessment. As experience is gained, duties become more diversified and are performed under more general supervision. This class is alternately staffed with Environmental Planner II and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency which meet the qualifications of the higher-level class.
 
Environmental Planner II is the journey level class in this specialized series, fully competent to perform a wide range of professional planning duties associated with air quality and environmental planning. This class is distinguished from Senior Environmental Planner in that the latter provides lead direction to environmental review staff as well as performs more complex and specialized work requiring considerable professional knowledge and the use of significant independent judgment and may provide lead direction for defined tasks.

Examples of Duties for this Position

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (Illustrative Only)
 
Analyzes issues, prepares reports and recommendations relative to land use, regional development, transportation and related issues.

Receives and reviews environmental impact documents to determine the project's impact on air quality.

Responds to inquiries from local officials, consultants, and the public related to environmental planning issues.

Prepares a variety of written communications, including analytical reports, correspondences and drafts of environmental assessments; directs the preparation of these materials by outside consultants and staff.
 
Makes effective oral presentations or prepares materials for presentation to and utilization by the Board of Directors, District staff, consultants and community groups.
 
May act as liaison with other agencies, divisions and local government planning departments.

Consults with District engineers and technical staff relative to environmental quality documents and permit applications.

Interfaces with local, state and federal environmental control agencies and health departments regarding environmental planning issues.

Plans and conducts assigned research studies and prepares reports and recommendations regarding transportation/air quality programs.
Assists in developing and implementing transportation control measures.
 
Monitors compliance of city and county general plans with air quality district regulations and policies.
 
Assists in development of guidelines for assessing environmental impact of development projects and urban growth plans.
 
Prepares and/or reviews environmental reports to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and legislation.
 
Administers and interprets District requirements; recommends alternatives or improvements to proposed plans to enhance compliance.
 
Prepares, reviews and edits environmental impact assessment documents as Lead Agency in accordance with relevant guidelines.
 
 Proposes study approaches, designs materials and monitors programs to ensure compliance with various environmental legislation and regulations.
 
 Prepares non-attainment area plans relating to assigned work.
 
Represents the District at meetings with the public, other public agencies and consulting firms.

The City of Sunnyvale is seeking a Housing Specialist I to join the Housing Division in the Community Development Department. Under direction of the Housing Officer, the Housing Specialist I will play a key role in the planning and development of new affordable housing, creating new housing programs, implementing the Housing Element, applying for grants/funding to support affordable housing, and monitoring housing legislation. The Housing Specialist I will perform technical and professional level planning and community development work, with an emphasis on creation and implementation of affordable housing programs. This position will closely collaborate with affordable housing developers, various housing advocacy groups, local non-profits, and the community. The ideal candidate will be a passionate affordable housing professional who is a motivated self-starter able to work independently, while also being a team player who can communicate effectively with supervisors, colleagues, consultants, and decision-makers. Creativity, critical thinking, public speaking, and the ability to perform research and analyses are essential traits.
 
The Housing Division is a passionate and hardworking group of professionals dedicated to meeting the housing, human services, and unhoused service needs of the community. We work collaboratively to achieve our housing goals and foster an innovative and team-focused work environment. The City continues to be a leader in supporting affordable housing and implementing dynamic housing programs. Since the 1980’s, the City has awarded more than $100 million in City housing funds towards developing or preserving affordable housing, and awards over $1.5 million in federal funds annually.

The recruitment opens on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, and the final filing date Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 5:00 pm. 

The minimum qualifications for education and experience can be met in the following way:

1. a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in urban planning, public administration, business administration, architecture, public policy, or a related field; AND Three years of professional housing programs/policy experience, real estate development, or land use planning program experience; OR
2. a Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in urban planning, architecture or a related field; AND Two years of professional housing programs/policy experience, real estate development, or land use planning program experience

The eligibility list from this recruitment may also be used to fill future vacancies in the classification.

Salary: $53.12 - $67.79 Hourly

The County of San Mateo's Department of Public Works is now accepting applications for the position of Construction Carpenter/Mason.

There is currently one vacancy with the Department of Public Works Road Services Division.

About The Department

The Department of Public Works plans, designs, constructs, operates and maintains facilities and equipment that are safe and accessible to the clients of County agencies, the general public, and County employees. The Department advises the Board of Supervisors on all public works issues, including rates and charges for services that are fair to both the users and service providers. Public Works has a budget of approximately $300 million and is comprised of over 300 employees in five divisions: Administrative Services, Airports, Engineering and Resource Protection, Facility and Capital Projects, and Road Services. To learn more about the department visit: https://www.smcgov.org/publicworks .

Under general supervision, serve as a lead worker in a wide variety of skilled heavy carpentry work, concrete forming and placing, metal work, road maintenance and manual labor; repair wooden structures on bridges, sidewalk forming and placing; maintain highway chain link fences and sandblast line markers on roadways; and perform related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate for this position will have:
 

• Journey-level skills to perform routine repairs such as repairing guard rails, bridge railings, fences, box culverts, replacing traffic signs, etc.
• General carpentry and concrete experience.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently without assistance.
• Ability to follow verbal instructions and work well together with crew members.
• Be able to read and interpret construction documents.
• Have completed an apprenticeship program or at least 5 years of heavy construction carpentry or concrete experience.
   

NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.

Examples Of Duties

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

• Lay out, cut, fit and join lumber to construct and repair all types wood structures used in road maintenance projects including guardrails, bridges, fences and box culverts.
• Read and interpret construction documents; make working sketches.
• Make small scale excavations and establish grades for laying concrete; build forms, place and finish concrete for sidewalks, curbs, gutters, headwalls, retaining walls, storm drains, catch basins, and other concrete facilities.
• Mix mortar and concrete to obtain various consistencies.
• Construct and install manholes.
• Install and maintain highway chain link fences, guardrails, and barricades.
• Grind/remove road stripes; markers and lay out new striping.
• Place pavement markers, stripes, and roadside markers.
• Maintain carpenter shop and tools.
• Estimate and purchase materials for all jobs.
• Drive and operate light-duty vehicles.
• Make emergency repair to County buildings.
• During storms, help crews clean ditches, storm drains, remove fallen trees, etc.
• Perform as lead worker.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Layout and install traffic signs, pavement markings, pavement markers, etc.
   

Qualifications

Knowledge of:
 

• Heavy construction.
• Concrete form construction.
• General carpentry including methods, materials, machines and tools.
• Concrete and mortar mixes.
• Methods of establishing grades for laying concrete.
• Costs of materials.
   

Skill/Ability to:
 

• Read and interpret plans and written specifications; create working sketches.
• Use and make minor repairs to hand and power tools.
• Measure or estimate size, type and cost of various materials needed for a project.
• Repair and maintain a wide variety of wooden, concrete and metal structures.
• Estimate labor requirements for a project.
• Drive and operate light-duty vehicles.
• Provide lead direction to assigned staff.
• Work courteously and effectively with the public and with co-workers.
• Stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Lift and carry equipment (50 lbs. min.) and supplies (50 lbs. min.) used in the course of the work, such as lumber, concrete, and fencing materials.
   

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:
 

• Experience: Journey level (3+ years) status as a Construction Carpenter or Mason and demonstrated proficiency in the field.
   

Licensure/Certification:
 

• Possession of a class C California driver license or equivalent.
   

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Application Deadline: Tuesday, September 24, 2024 by 11:59 p.m. PST
Application Screening (tentative): Thursday, September 26, 2024
Performance Exams: Wednesday, October 9, 2024, and/or Thursday, October 10, 2024