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ECOLOGIST OR SENIOR ECOLOGIST (VEGETATION)

Open to all applicants

SALARY:

Ecologist: $6,864 - $8,382 PER MONTH ($82,368 - $100,584 ANNUALLY) DOQ/DOE
Senior Ecologist: $7,923 - $9,708 PER MONTH ($95,076 - $116,496 ANNUALLY) DOQ/DOE

Timeline

•  Interviews are tentatively scheduled for Wednesday February 26, 2020
•  Finalists will be invited back for interviews tentatively scheduled for Friday March 20, 2020.

Please hold these dates on your calendar.

*Dates subject to change.

The Marin Municipal Water District seeks an Ecologist or Senior Ecologist (Vegetation) to support implementation of watershed vegetation programs.  This includes oversight of vegetation inventory, mapping, monitoring, environmental compliance, mitigation and restoration activities. The Ecologist or Senior Ecologist (Vegetation) will have the responsibility for providing direction to technical support staff and contractors during implementation of all phases of the District’s Vegetation Management Plan, as well as with other watershed natural resources programs, as directed. In addition, the Ecologist or Senior Ecologist (Vegetation) will establish and maintain collaborative relationships with both internal and external stakeholders and staff and will maintain a work environment that fosters positive employee engagement, high productivity and effective communication. 

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of botany, forestry, ecology, natural resources management and environmental compliance. The position will be staffed at a level commensurate with the qualifications of the selected individual and the needs of the District.

The District: The District is a medium sized, municipal, water agency with a Board of Directors/General Manager form of government, 240 full time employees and a $107,895,032 combined annual operating and capital budget for FY 2020.  Annually, the District delivers water to 190,800 residents and businesses in the central and southern portions of Marin County and has stewardship responsibilities for 21,000 acres of pristine watershed lands on Mt. Tam.  

Timeline

•  Interviews are tentatively scheduled for Wednesday February 26, 2020
•  Finalists will be invited back for interviews tentatively scheduled for Friday March 20, 2020.

Please hold these dates on your calendar.

*Dates subject to change.

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED BROCHURE FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THIS EXCITING OPPORTUNITY

Definition

Under general supervision, plans, schedules, directs, assigns, and participates in the work of staff responsible for constructing, repairing, maintaining, and replacing Town infrastructure including water, sewer, streets, parks, facilities, and drainage facilities and systems; uses and operates a variety of tools and light to heavy equipment; and performs related duties as assigned. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from assigned Public Works Supervisor. Exercises technical and functional direction over and provides training to lower-level staff.  

Class Characteristics

This is the advanced journey-level classification in the Maintenance Worker series responsible for performing the most complex work assigned to the series, as well as providing lead direction on a day-to-day basis to an assigned crew.  Incumbents regularly work on tasks which are varied and complex, requiring considerable discretion and independent judgment.  Positions in the classification rely on experience and judgment to perform assigned duties.  Assignments are given with general guidelines and incumbents are responsible for establishing objectives, timelines and methods to complete assignments.  Work is typically reviewed upon completion for soundness, appropriateness, and conformity to policy and requirements.  This class is distinguished from the Public Works Supervisor in that the latter has full supervisory responsibilities for assigned public works maintenance programs.

Examples of typical JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Provides technical and functional direction to assigned staff; reviews and controls quality of work; inspects and evaluates work in progress and upon completion to ensure that repairs, maintenance, and project activities are performed in accordance with Town standards and specifications.
• Monitors quality of work and identifies opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; provides recommendations concerning process changes and shift staffing levels; implements changes and improvements after approval.
• Trains employees in work methods, use of tools and equipment, and relevant safety precautions.
• Inspects assigned Town infrastructure for safety issues, structural integrity, and possible future work projects and programs, and appropriately marks areas that need to be repaired; assists in developing work plans and priorities.
• Operates and maintains hand and power tools, vehicles, and a variety of light, medium, and heavy equipment related to the construction, maintenance, and repair of Town infrastructure.
• Observes safe work methods and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required; participates in coordinating safety training.
• Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly condition, including securing equipment at the close of the workday.
• Installs street barricades and cones and controls traffic around work sites and special events to ensure safe conditions for the general public and Town staff.
• Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions.
• Maintains accurate logs and records of work performed and materials and equipment used.
• Receives and responds to service calls and resident complaints; investigates resident issues and complaints; resolves or refers issues to supervisor.
• Responds to after-hours emergencies.
• May locate underground utilities as part of Underground Service Alert (USA) to inform contractors, agencies, and Town employees doing construction, excavation, or digging work.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

In addition, when assigned to the Water Division:

• Performs construction, maintenance, and repair activities of Town water utilities systems, including; repairs concrete including sidewalk panels and temporary street patches.
• Performs water valve maintenance, including locating and raising unexposed valves, operating automated machines to exercise valves on an annual basis, and updating records following the installation of new valves.
• Flushes water mains to ensure water quality meets California State Water Resources Control Board standards.
• Performs water meter maintenance, including installing new meters, testing and repairing meters of various sizes, repairing leaks, and replacing meters as necessary; installs service lines for newly developed properties and accounts for the installation of meters for new homes; performs shut-downs of services, as required.
• Collects and tests samples, following established protocols, from sampling stations located throughout water distribution system to measure system performance and to ensure compliance with water quality standards; schedules testing and sampling conducted by external agencies for compliance and reporting purposes.

• Operates and monitors the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system; assists with maintaining water flow and levels throughout the system.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Principles of providing functional direction and training.
• Principles, practices, tools, and materials as they relate to the maintenance and repair of infrastructure, facilities, and systems similar to those in a municipal environment.
• Operational characteristics and minor maintenance of a variety of hand and power tools, vehicles, and light to heavy power equipment used in public works operations.
• Occupational hazards and safety equipment and practices related to the work, including driving rules and practices, traffic control procedures and regulations, and confined space entry.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and organizational policies and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
• Basic mathematics.
• Record keeping principles and procedures.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and Town staff.
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers, handheld devices, and software programs relevant to work performed.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, and coordinate the work of assigned staff. 
• Effectively provide staff leadership and work direction.
• Inspect the work of others and maintain established quality control standards.
• Train others in proper and safe work procedures.
• Identify and implement effective course of action to complete assigned work.
• Perform construction, modification, maintenance, and repair work of Town infrastructure including water, sewer, streets, and drainage facilities and systems.
• Interpret and apply the policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions.
• Set up and operate traffic area construction zones, including cones, barricades, and flagging.
• Read, interpret, and apply technical information from manuals, drawings, specifications, layouts, blueprints, and schematics.
• Make accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Safely and effectively use, operate, and maintain hand and power tools, vehicles, and a variety of light, medium, and heavy equipment related to the construction, maintenance, and repair of Town infrastructure.
• Maintain accurate logs, records, and basic records of work performed.
• Organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade and five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in construction, maintenance, or repair equivalent to a Maintenance Worker II with the Town.

Licenses and Certifications:

• • Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver’s License by time of appointment.
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class B California Driver’s License is required within 24 months of hire.

In addition, when assigned to Water:

• • Possession of a valid Grade I (D1) Water Distribution Operator Certificate issued by California State Water Resources Control Board.
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Grade II (D2) Water Distribution Operator Certificate issued by California State Water Resources Control Board is highly desirable.

Physical Demands

Must possess mobility to work in the field; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; frequently reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, grasp and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; possible entry into confined spaces and the use of confined entry equipment, to climb and descend ladders, to operate varied hand and power tools and construction equipment, and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various Town sites; and vision to inspect and operate equipment.  The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards.  Finger dexterity is needed to operate and repair tools and equipment.  Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 50 pounds or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff.  

Environmental Elements

Employees work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, hazardous physical substances and fumes, dust and air contaminants.

The City of Hayward is excited to announce its recruitment for the position of Management Analyst I/II. Under general supervision, this position performs administrative, budgetary, and statistical analysis including coordinating and conducting special studies, developing departmental procedures, methods and systems, implementing and administering projects, and administering contracts and budgets. The Management Analyst I/II is a flexibly staffed Citywide classification; current vacancies exist in the Fire Department and Public Works & Utilities Department.

The Fire Department’s ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker and independently lead and manage projects; review qualitative and quantitative data to develop and present recommendations; and display confidence working with senior command staff. The ideal candidate will also have some experience or knowledge of a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP); program accreditation at the national or international level; and/or development of a municipal budget or grant for a public agency.

The Public Works & Utilities Department’s ideal candidate will be a versatile analyst and confident communicator, with the ability to write clear and concise reports; develop and deliver presentations to various groups; and take the lead in cross-divisional and departmental projects. The ideal candidate will also be comfortable with municipal budgeting processes and will preferably have some experience with the development of a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for a government agency.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: February 3, 2020

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE
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THE POSITION

Under general supervision from the Human Resources Director; to provide complex and responsible technical and office support work in such areas as recruitment, selection, classification, compensation, benefits, administration and employee relations for personnel activities and functions in a centralized Human Resources setting; perform related work as assigned.  The nature of the work requires significant independent judgment within broad parameters, extensive interface with employees and maintaining confidentiality of management information. The position is a non-exempt, full-time position (9/80 schedule: Monday-Friday with every other Friday off).

Are you an experienced public works professional looking for an amazing opportunity on the Coast? If so, we invite you to explore this opportunity with the City of Pacifica.

The City of Pacifica is currently recruiting for a Director of Public Works to join our team.

To learn more about this opportunity, please click here.

Water Resources Specialist II or III*

(classification title: Resource Management Specialist II or III)*

Resource Management Specialist II Annual Pay Range: $87,792-$109,650

Resource Management Specialist III Annual Pay Range: $99,211-$123,883

Plus full benefits including CalPERS pension

*Midpen determines hiring level depending on qualifications

Application Deadline: February 23, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.

Do you have a passion for protecting and preserving open space?  Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is seeking a skilled and motivated Water Resources Specialist to join our team of resource management professionals working to protect and restore the natural environment within Midpen’s land in the Santa Cruz Mountains and the San Francisco Peninsula.  While there is regular field work, the ideal candidate will also bring strong communication, project management, and collaboration skills to the position.

About Midpen:  Midpen is a regional greenbelt system in the Santa Cruz Mountain region comprised of nearly 65,000 acres of land in 26 extraordinary open space preserves, permanently protected for public enjoyment and recreation. Midpen is a growing organization with a focused mission that guides our work, and where every employee makes an impact.  If you are looking for an outstanding opportunity to contribute to the legacy of open space protection and outdoor recreation, working with an incredible team of like-minded colleagues, we invite you to apply for this position!  We invite you to view our Working for Midpen video on our Employment Opportunities page.

About the Position: The Water Resources Specialist II or III is responsible for cataloging, organizing, tracking, and long-term planning for water resources management in the District’s open space preserves. In this position, you will manage and obtain water rights and water quality (Clean Water Act) permits and generate required reports for submittal to regulatory agencies and other governing bodies and engage in related activities in the restoration and management of aquatic resources. General responsibilities of this position will also include managing consultants and contractors; writing detailed technical summaries and reports for District staff and the public; preparing grant applications; and conducting surveys in the field.

Basic requirements include the knowledge of California water-related regulations, beneficial uses, and water rights. Knowledge of hydrology, principles and practices of aquatic resource management, water diversion and distribution systems, and environmental planning.  The ability to plan and conduct water use/ hydrological monitoring, analyze and interpret data, use GIS software, and prepare clear and concise reports, as well as to be able to secure and maintain records for regulatory agency permits, and manage complex projects utilizing consultants and contractors.  Knowledge of CEQA is desired, but not required.

The Water Resources Specialist II supports the Senior Resource Management Specialist and works in collaboration with other staff to facilitate complex projects. The Water Resource Specialist II may directly manage smaller projects and does not have any supervisory responsibilities.  This is a non-exempt/hourly position.

The Water Resources Specialist III has broad, technical experience with water resources, is self-directed, and works independently managing complex large-scale projects.  May supervise an intern.  This is an exempt/salaried position.

Work Environment: The Water Resources Specialist II and III functions within a team environment with other Resource Management staff. The position is located in Midpen’s District’s Los Altos office, reporting to the Senior Resource Management Specialist. Work will occur in both a field and office environments, with travel from site to site, and field data collection. When conducting field assignments, work may include traversing rough, difficult terrain in inclement or hot weather with exposure to poison oak.

Education & Experience

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Water Resources Specialist II: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in watershed science/management, hydrology, water law/policy, engineering, ecology, biology, earth sciences or other closely related subject, and two years increasingly responsible experience in the field of resource planning and management. Requires excellent organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. A Master’s Degree is desirable.

Water Resources Specialist III: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in watershed science/management, hydrology, water law policy, engineering, ecology, biology, earth sciences or other closely related subject, and three years increasingly responsible experience in the field of resource planning and management. Requires excellent organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. A Master’s Degree is desirable.

Licenses & Certifications Required:   Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

Benefits: Midpen provides a competitive benefits package including health, life and disability insurance, CalPERS pension and paid leaves. Detailed information is available on the Benefits page of our website.

How to Apply: Apply online at CalOpps.org.  The application deadline is February 23, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.  CalOpps is unable to accept applications once the application window closes.

Apply online via CalOpps.org. 

The following application items are required:

1. Fully completed CalOpps employment application* 

2. Cover letter 

3. Resume 

4. Supplemental question responses

*Incomplete applications will not be considered for the position.  Applicants with the most relevant experience and qualifications suitable for the position will be contacted for an interview.

Recruitment Timeline: We recommend applicants’ schedules be open during this timeframe for panel interviews.

Midpen is unable to accommodate individual schedules.

First Interview: March 24, 2020

Final Interview/Written Exercise at our Los Altos Office: March 30, 2020

Estimated Start Date: April/May 2020

Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation

by contacting the Human Resources department at 650-691-1200   

Put your passion for Open Space to work!

The Vallejo Flood and Wastewater District invites applications for  OPERATIONS SUPERINTENDENT to fill one vacancy. The final filing date is February 07, 2020.

The District is seeking an Operations Superintendent who is responsible for supervising and overseeing Operations staff.  This position requires in-depth and comprehensive knowledge of wastewater treatment plant operations, department policies and procedures. The incumbent in this management position is expected to quickly identify and correct problems, including troubleshooting complicated biological, chemical, mechanical, electrical, and controls systems problems. The incumbent should also have knowledge of compiling data for preparation of state mandatory reporting, and be able to develop and maintain department budgets.

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications (please see job description), the ideal candidate for this position will also possess the following attributes:

• Creates a positive work environment.
• Displays a positive and professional attitude with a focus on developing strong Leadership skills.
• Respects and supports the diversity and differences in their coworkers and the community we serve.
• Has outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to successfully adapt to changing priorities.
• Has a passion to improve the organization and a desire to continuously strive for personal growth.
• Is a team player who enjoys working with peers, partners and others to positively impact the District’s efficiency, performance and work environment.
• Is open, honest, direct and will exercise a high degree of common sense and sound judgement.
• Discreet and respectful when dealing with confidential and sensitive matters.
• Strong and proven management and leadership skills; as well as skills in business and organizational management, financial management, program and project planning, strategic planning and consensus building.

City of St. Helena, California

Employment Opportunity

Maintenance Worker I/II - Bocce DOQ

Parks & Trees Division

Maintenance Worker I/II DOQ—Bocce

MWI $50,954 - $61,934 ($24.50 - $29.78 hourly)* plus benefits

 MWII $56,754 - $66,127 ($26.98 - $32.75 hourly)* plus benefit

Distinguishing Characteristics:

Maintenance Worker I

The Maintenance Worker I – Parks, Trees & Bocce is the entry level class in the Public Works Maintenance series that allows the incumbent to develop journey level knowledge and abilities. Initially, under immediate supervision, incumbents perform the more routine and less complex assignments within an established procedural framework where there are minimal consequences of error, including a wide variety of maintenance and construction tasks. This classification is alternatively staffed with Maintenance Worker II and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating a level of proficiency that meets the qualifications of the higher level class.

Maintenance Worker II

The Maintenance Worker II – Parks, Trees & Bocce is the journey level class in the Public Works Maintenance series in which incumbents are expected to independently perform the full scope of assigned duties. Incumbents perform a full range of maintenance and construction tasks. Incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating a level of proficiency that meets the qualifications of the higher level class. This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Lead Maintenance Worker, which is responsible for performing the more complex maintenance assignments and has lead responsibility duties.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED:

Maintenance Worker I – Parks, Trees & Bocce

Receives immediate supervision from a Public Works Superintendent. Incumbents may receive lead direction from a Maintenance Worker II or a Lead Maintenance Worker. Incumbents in this class do not routinely exercise supervision.

Maintenance Worker II – Parks, Trees, & Bocce

Receives general supervision from a Public Works Superintendent. Incumbents may receive lead direction from a Lead Maintenance Worker. May exercise functional or technical supervision over lower level workers.

Essential Functions:  

Parks, Trees & Bocce: Performs bocce maintenance including court grooming, repairs to courts such as curbs, backstops, and fenced end caps, and repairs to non-court amenities such as picnic tables, bocce shed, and bulletin boards; performs a variety of groundskeeping duties in and around bocce courts. Performs a variety of maintenance, repair, construction and installation work related to parks and tree maintenance. Performs park maintenance including  mowing, edging, and weeding landscaped areas; plants trees, flowers, and shrubs; assists in the installation of new park areas; repairs tiles and removes graffiti at parks; maintains and upgrades all City parks, pathways, and landscape areas; repairs and installs landscape irrigation systems; assists in the application of herbicides and pesticides; inspects park play equipment for conditions needing repair and maintenance. Performs tree maintenance including maintaining City trees for public safety by performing tree pruning; cuts and trims tree branches and limbs which create hazardous conditions; removes rubbish, dead limbs, and hanging limbs from trees. Conducts traffic control during maintenance and construction projects; sets up traffic control signs and direct and control traffic around work sites; communicates with the public during flagging duties. Operates trucks and other maintenance and construction equipment; maintains, repairs, and cleans assigned vehicles and equipment; inspects tools and equipment for safety and mechanical defects. Assists with City sponsored functions and special events; responds to after hours call-outs as assigned. Responds to questions and concerns from the general public; provides information as is appropriate and resolves public service complaints. Assists other Public Works maintenance units when required. Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies, City management and staff and the public.

Working Conditions: 

Position requires 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. The position requires near and far vision when inspecting work and operating assigned equipment. The ability to lift, carry and push tools, equipment and supplies weighing 25 pounds or more. Additionally, the incumbent in this outdoor position works in all weather conditions, including wet, hot, and cold. The incumbent may use chemicals which may expose the employee to fumes, dust, and air contaminants. The nature of the work also requires the incumbent to climb ladders, use power and noise producing tools and equipment, drive motorized vehicles and heavy equipment, and work in heavy vehicle traffic conditions. The incumbent may be required to respond to after hours emergency call-outs and perform routine standby duties.

Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

The Environmental Services Department provides comprehensive and innovative utility services for Sunnyvale's residents and businesses and facilitates initiatives to achieve the City's sustainability objectives. The department brings together technical, operational, and administrative professional disciplines to form its dedicated and dynamic team.

We are currently recruiting for an Environmental Engineering Coordinator to join the City's Sustainability Program. This position presents an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to play a key leadership role in advancing Sunnyvale's local efforts to address climate change. The City's recently adopted Climate Action Playbook (CAP) is a framework for developing bold policies, creating engaging programs, and achieving ambitious greenhouse gas emissions reductions. This position has the unique opportunity to shape those efforts and have a meaningful impact on the local community.
 
The Environmental Engineering Coordinator for Sustainability Programs is primarily responsible for implementing and monitoring the CAP. This includes: developing new programs or continuing the implementation of existing programs to reduce emissions; monitoring and reporting CAP implementation progress; preparing greenhouse gas emissions inventories; conducting research and technical analyses for new programs or policies; and leading community engagement initiatives to encourage climate actions.
 
We are seeking a highly motivated, organized, and creative individual with strong quantitative and analytical skills, impeccable written and verbal communication skills, and a solid understanding of environmental science and policies to help take our City's sustainability programs to the next level!
 
Apply today to be a part of our collaborative team and participate in shaping Sunnyvale's sustainable future!

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C California driver’s license and a safe driving record is required for this position. The position opens on January 9, 2020 and the final filing date is January 30, 2020 at 5:00 pm. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS.

Salary: $109,097.88 - $139,239.56 Annually