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Position and Duties:

The City Council has a Digital Inclusion and Broadband Strategy that seeks to accelerate the deployment of wired and wireless broadband for all people while making it more inclusive for the digitally underserved (the digital divide). Executing this strategy requires negotiating value exchange relationships with telecom providers, overseeing the creation, adoption, and execution of balanced broadband friendly policies, working collaboratively with the community on the aesthetics and other community concerns associated with broadband deployment, and setting the vision, strategy, and priorities for the Small Cell Team in the Department of Public Works, and the Macro Site Team in the Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement Department that executes the Permit to Inspect processes for the City.

The Broadband Manager reports directly to the Director of Civic Innovation and works closely with the Deputy City Manager responsible for 21st Century Infrastructure.

The Broadband Manager directly influences over $1B in private sector investments into the City of San José over the next seven years. This private sector investment creates thousands of jobs, dramatically increases regional GDP, delivers hundreds of millions of dollars of Smart City capability, and delivers tens of millions of economic opportunities for the digitally underserved.

The Broadband Manager requires a broad set of skills including strategic thinking, negotiation, telecommunications experience, public policy, team leadership, and public collaboration.  They will negotiate value exchange agreements to generate the demand for broadband deployments and ensure City’s departments fulfill that demand by permitting communications facilities including macro site, small cells, and underground fiber optics.  This role requires collaboration with various City departments including, but not limited to the City Manager’s Office of Administration, Policy, and Intergovernmental Relations; City Manager’s Budget Office; Mayor’s Office; Information Technology; Planning, Building and Code Enforcement; Public Works; and Transportation. The Broadband Manager will also work closely with innovative technology companies to evaluate ways to accelerate broadband deployment, including Smart City technology within the new context of COVID-19 public health, and the shelter-in-place dynamics that highlight the value of digital inclusion. Collaboration with public interest groups, community organizations, and other stakeholders will also be required to ensure public adoption of broadband deployment, especially the deployment of small cells on street lights. Finally, the Broadband Manager will work closely with the City’s Library Department and external stakeholders to ensure progress of social justice for the digitally underserved people in San José.

The Broadband Manager responsibilities include the following:

• Negotiate value trading agreements with broadband providers that promote economic development, digital inclusion, and support for Smart Cities.

• Direct the development of balanced broadband friendly policies.

• Direct the City departments involved with broadband deployment.

• Collaborate with external stakeholders on community concerns with broadband deployments.

• Measure compliance with agreement terms and conditions.

• Evaluate new technologies and approaches to accelerate broadband.

• Report progress to City Council and external stakeholders.

• Advise on federal, state, and local regulations including rulings from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and recent court decisions.

• Advise on proposed telecommunications resiliency standards for broadband deployments from and emergency operations perspective such as the CPUC Wireless Resiliency Strategy and the City of San José Power Vulnerability Plan.

• Supervise and manage the Small Cell Permitting Project Manager.

• Manage the Digital Inclusion Program in relation to public-private partnership contract requirements and in relation to City and community stakeholders to advance digital inclusion.

This is a permanent position in the City Manager’s Office.

The City of Livermore is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant City Clerk.  To be considered for this position, submit your online application at:  www.cityoflivermore.net/jobs by 12 p.m. on Monday, November 9, 2020.

THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE & THE POSITION

The City Clerk’s Office is a division of the Administrative Services Department, which also includes the divisions of Finance, Human Resources, and Information Technology. The City Clerk’s Office employs five dedicated, professionals consisting of the City Clerk, Assistant City Clerk, Deputy City Clerk, Division Clerk, and Senior Clerk.

The Assistant City Clerk position will serve as the right hand to the City Clerk. This position acts in the absence of the City Clerk, as assigned, including attending City Council meetings and may include staff supervision.  The Assistant City Clerk performs a variety of analytical and professional administrative tasks in support of a wide range of programs, operations, services, and policies, and responsibilities may include:

• Coordinating the publication of the City Council agendas and meeting materials; and attending the City Council meetings and preparing minutes.
• Administering release of records in accordance with the California Public Records Act.
• Planning, implementing, and administering the citywide records management program.
• Oversee filing for City ordinances, resolutions, agreements, and meeting minutes.
• Coordinating and supervising bid openings, receipt of claims and subpoenas, centralized mail service, City Council appointments to intergovernmental agencies, and publication of legal notices.
• Assisting the City Clerk in the administration of the City’s Conflict of Interest Code; coordinating municipal elections; monitoring compliance with the State and local campaign finance and conflict laws; and other special projects.

The mission of the City Clerk’s Office is to facilitate local government transparency by ensuring public access to information and legislative proceedings.  Specifically, the City Clerk’s office supports the City Council’s meeting process and records their legislative actions; maintains official records ; provides the public with timely access to information; administers City elections; oversees the City’s boards, commissions, and committees; and ensures regulatory compliance with local, state, and federal statutes such as the Political Reform Act, Brown Act, California Public Records Act, and Elections Ordinance.  

PSE II – PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE WORKER I/II

CLOSE DATE: Thursday, November 5th, 2020

SALARY RANGE:
I - $16.72 Per Hour   II - $18.01 Per Hour   

FINAL FILING DATE:
A complete application packet must be received in the Glenn County Personnel Department by 5:00 P.M., Thursday, November 5th, 2020

THE POSITION
The PSE II – Public Works Maintenance Worker I position performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled labor in the construction, maintenance and repair of County roads, bridges, culverts and other related structures, and in various traffic control maintenance and repair activities or in the various solid waste site activities; operates a variety of construction, maintenance and transportation equipment as necessary to complete daily tasks  at the Glenn County Public Works Agency. The Public Works Maintenance Worker II is the entry/journey-level responsible to perform a wider range of duties in the assigned maintenance area and is required to have a Class B driver’s license with appropriate endorsements. This position is at-Will, Temporary and Part-Time - scheduled for Thursday – Saturday, 8am – 4:30pm, up to twenty-five (25) hours per week. This recruitment may be used to establish a list to fill future vacancies for the next twelve (12) months.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Experience:            Some experience in the construction trades or road maintenance is desirable.

Training:        Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

Application forms may be completed on CalOpps.org or obtained from and returned to:
GLENN COUNTY PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
525 W. Sycamore Street
Willows, CA  95988
Telephone (530) 934-6451 – Fax (530) 934-6452
TDD – No Voice (530) 934-6444
Website: www.countyofglenn.net

For a complete job description, please visit the Glenn County Personnel Department

THE COUNTY OF GLENN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE ENCOURAGE MINORITIES, WOMEN AND DISABLED INDIVIDUALS TO APPLY. IN ADDITION, BI-LINGUAL (SPANISH, HMONG, LAOTIAN) INDIVIDUALS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION TO APPLICANTS. QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WHO NEED A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION DURING THE APPLICATION OR SELECTION PROCESS SHOULD CONTACT THE PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT

WASTEWATER OPERATOR I/II

Open: Friday, October 23, 2020

Closed: Friday, November 6, 2020 at 5:00 PM

(or until 100 applications are received, whichever occurs first)

A completed online employment application and questionnaire is REQUIRED

Incomplete or late applications will NOT be accepted.

You must enter all relevant work history in to this application system, resumes will NOT be considered in lieu of the required employment application information.

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. 

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under immediate supervision (Wastewater Operator I) or general supervision (Wastewater Operator II), performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and operation of the City's sanitary sewer system and wastewater treatment plant.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Wastewater Operator I - This is the entry level class in the Wastewater Operator series. This class is distinguished from the Wastewater Operator II by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within this series. Employees at this level are not expected to perform with the same independence of direction and judgment on matters related to established procedures and guidelines as are positions allocated to the II level. Since this class is typically used as a training class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience. Employees work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks.

Wastewater Operator II - This is the full journey level class within the Wastewater Operator series. This class is distinguished from the Wastewater Operator I by the assignment of the full range of duties assigned. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and they are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the I level.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

1. Operate and adjust controls on treatment plant equipment and machinery, such as valves, pumps and motors.

2. Grease and clean plant equipment; read and interpret meters and gauges; regulate plant effluent.

3. Monitor, repair, and maintain wastewater system lift stations; remove debris; disassemble and clean pumps; perform minor repairs when necessary.

4. Respond to emergency calls as needed; locate problems and operate sewer cleaning equipment to clear stoppages. 

5. Collect samples and perform various lab tests.

6. Inspect and make repairs to plant equipment.

7. Perform general plant maintenance work such as sweeping, cleaning, sanding and painting of equipment and facilities.

8. Assist in operating video inspection system.

9. Perform general grounds maintenance work.

10. Rod sanitary sewers; install and repair sanitary sewer laterals and trunk lines.

11. Enter and work in permitted confined spaces and underground trenches.

12. Locate, mark and notify sewer lines per USA (underground service alert) requirements.

13. Observe and enforce safety precautions. 

14. May temporarily be assigned to work with other City departments as needed.

15. Operate trucks, tractors and other motorized equipment of comparable size and complexity.

16. Perform related duties as required. 

The City of Thousand Oaks Hill Canyon Wastewater Treatment Plant (HCTP) has an excellent opportunity!   We are seeking a highly motivated, organized and detail-oriented Laboratory Aide to assist with a variety of wastewater analysis, including testing, sampling, research, laboratory cleanliness, and analytical data entry.  The Laboratory Aide will be a team player, and self-starter, and take a proactive and solutions-oriented approach in the support of the day-to-day laboratory operations. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist with sample collection at various sites within the facility, test preparation, and the analysis of process control samples; communicate laboratory results to appropriate staff
• Generate, input, and track data
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness, including cleaning of instruments, equipment, laboratory bench tops, and glassware
• Assist with the calibration of laboratory equipment, instruments, and sample container preparation
• Assist in the preparation of laboratory reagents, standards, and bacteriological media for testing
• Operate pH meter, analytical balances, autoclaves, and other basic bench top instrumentation

The City of Lincoln is hiring for the position of Public Works Director.  The recruitment is open until filled, interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.  

Lincoln's Public Works Director is responsible for the budgeting, operation and maintenance of the various department divisions, including the airport, grounds and facilities, streets, water distribution, water quality, solid waste, sanitary sewer collection and treatment, and the City's fleet.  Responsibilities include preparation of the Urban Water Management Plan, Sanitary Sewer Management Plan; managing utility rate studies for water, sewer and solid waste; and tracking the expenditures and accounting for Maintenance Community Facilities Districts, Benefit Assessment Districts, and Landscape Lighting Assessment Districts.

The Public Works Director serves as the Senior Technical Advisory Committee Representative for the City on the Western Placer Waste Management Authority and is the alternate representative for the City on the Regional Water Authority Board of Directors.

For more information about the City of Lincoln, our benefits, and the position, see our job brochure.  To be considered for this opportunity, click Apply to submit an application, resume and cover letter.

STREET MAINTENANCE OPERATOR I/II

3 Positions are Available

Open: Monday, October 19, 2020

Closed: Monday, November 2, 2020 at 5:00 PM

(or until 100 applications are received, whichever occurs first)

A completed online employment application and questionnaire is REQUIRED

Incomplete or late applications will NOT be accepted.

Resumes will NOT be considered in lieu of the required employment application.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under immediate supervision (Street Maintenance Operator I) or general supervision (Street Maintenance Operator II), performs semi-skilled to skilled maintenance, repair, and construction work assigned to the streets division; operates maintenance and construction tools and equipment; performs a variety of maintenance tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Street Maintenance Operator I: This is the entry level class in the Street Maintenance Operator series. This class is distinguished from the Street Maintenance Operator II by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to workers in this series. Employees at this level are not expected to perform with the same independence of direction and judgment on matters related to established procedures and guidelines as are positions allocated to the II level. Since this class is typically used as a training class, employees may have only limited or non directly related work experience. Employees work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks.

Street Maintenance Operator II: This is the full journey level class within the Street Maintenance Operator series. This class is distinguished from the Street Maintenance Operator I by the assignment of the full range of duties assigned. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the I level.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

1. Handle complaints and answer questions from the public.

2. Perform general electrical, painting, plumbing and carpentry work as needed.

3. Make minor adjustments on service equipment; maintain tools and equipment in working order.

4. Oversee the work of community service workers.

5. Maintain logs of daily activities.

6. Assist in other areas as needed.

7. Perform related duties as required.

8. Repair and replace street surfaces, sidewalks, curbs, and gutters including back filling trenches and evacuations.

9. Perform the maintenance, repair, construction, and installation work of streets, storm drain, parking lots, street lights, traffic striping, and traffic control signs and signals.

10. Remove hazards from the roadway and other public rights of way.

11. Operate a variety of motorized equipment and specialized maintenance equipment.

12. Perform repaving, patching, overlaying, chuck hole, and crack sealing repair of asphalt.

13. Perform underground service alert locating, marking and notification.

14. Lay out and install traffic signs and pavement markings.

15. Repair and maintain storm drain lift stations.

16. Conduct traffic count surveys.

17. Maintain storm detention ponds, including cleaning, repairing, and spraying weeds.

18. Respond to hazardous materials spills.

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Heavy Equipment Mechanic in the Public Works Department within the Community Development & Services Agency. Under general supervision, incumbent to this position will independently perform the full range of maintenance and repair duties on a wide variety of vehicles and equipment, including automobiles, heavy and light duty trucks, off-road equipment, and small engine powered equipment; operate a variety of hand, power and shop tools and perform related work as assigned. This classification requires specialized knowledge, skills and experience in equipment maintenance. This is the heavy equipment specialized journey level in the mechanic series.

About CDSA:

The Community Development and Services Agency (CDSA) strives to improve the overall quality of life for our residents and fiscal health of our businesses by coordinating the orderly growth and development of the County. We accomplish this by providing proper implementation of related regulations, providing community services, and by providing operation, maintenance, and expansion of Public Works infrastructure.

Example of Duties:

- Diagnose problems and perform all level of repairs, from minor to major, on both gasoline and diesel engines, including electrical, fuel, and cooling systems, and power-trains.

- Diagnose, repair and maintain air and hydraulic brake systems, equipment hydraulic systems, steering systems, and associated power take-off equipment.

- Perform preventative maintenance work on off-road equipment, heavy trucks, automobiles, and other small equipment.

- Read and interpret manuals, drawings, and specifications related to equipment and automotive repair; estimate labor, material and equipment repair needs and specific parts required to complete assignments.

- Make oral and written reports of work performed; complete forms and maintain accurate maintenance records.

- Perform minor fabrication of metal work, including the ability to cut, grind and use welding equipment to fabricate and repair parts and equipment.

- Comply with all County equipment and safety policies and procedures, and California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (CalOSHA) rules and regulations.

The City of Patterson’s Public Works Department is seeking to fill (1) one part-time Maintenance Worker positions and to establish an Eligibility List. Duties include but are not limited: Learn to perform unskilled and semi-skilled manual labor involving the repair, maintenance, and cleanup of public works facilities. Assist with digging out, breaking up and hauling away damaged sidewalks, gutters, curbs, and asphalt pavements. Assist with painting street signs, crossings, crosswalks, curbs and centerlines. Performs related duties as assigned such as assist in repairing or installing landscape irrigation systems.  Learn to trim, prune, and remove landscaping and shrubbery.

ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST I
$5,319 - $6,465/mo. + excellent benefits
Current Vacancy in the Housing & Business Development Department
*This recruitment will establish an eligibility list that may also be used to fill future vacancies throughout the City*

DEFINITION: Under direction and/or general supervision from higher level management staff, performs a variety of professional level duties and responsibilities involved in the evaluations, development and administration of City programs including operational audits, budget analysis, personnel management, and productivity studies. This position may exercise functional and technical supervision over clerical staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The employee must have the ability to:

• Develop and review budget allocation proposals for assigned department; develop and coordinate policies and procedures for the budget development process; monitor departmental expenditures.
• Evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommend improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on operations and activities.
• Collect, organize, monitor, and analyze data for a variety of studies; conduct interviews and field site visits; participate in and direct meetings with key management staff.
• Review, analyze, and monitor assigned departmental budgets; identify, review and present recommendations to City management regarding alternative funding and service level recommendations.
• Design and participate in a variety of studies; provide management level analysis of issues and actions relative to assigned area of responsibility; provide recommendations for improving the operational efficiency of assigned department.
• Review and evaluate cost-benefit proposals; make recommendations for improvements; review changes with appropriate departments.
• Interpret personnel policies and procedures; respond to request for information and assistance from employees, management, outside agencies and the public.
• Conduct studies, analysis, and research on a broad range of personnel assignments; compose, distribute, receive, and analyze salary and benefit surveys; complete various government reports.
• Participate in the maintenance of the classification system; implement procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations; conduct job classification audits and prepare or revise job specifications and audit reports as assigned.
• Learn and maintain compliance with pertinent Federal, State and local laws, regulations and ordinances.
• Develop and maintain a variety of complex data files; trouble-shoot system problems.
• Prepare a variety of reports including grant proposals for special funds, development plans, performance reports, contracts, bid specifications, compliance reports, environmental documents, and insurance claims.
• Answer questions and provide information to the general public and City or department staff concerning technical or statistical issues; investigate problems and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve problems.
• Administer a variety of special programs; conduct field inspections and data collection.
• Coordinate unit activities with those of other departments and divisions and outside agencies and contractors.
• Represent department at hearings and settlement conferences; attend and participate in a variety of professional groups and committees.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• 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, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in preparing reports using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision when preparing and reading written reports and other work related documents. Acute hearing is also required when providing phone and counter assistance. The need to lift, drag, and push files, computer reports, or other materials weighing up to 25 pounds is also required.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES: A combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. The incumbent must have knowledge of principles and practices of public administration; principles and methods of budget preparation; principles and methods of program analysis; principles and practices of revenue forecasting; basic principles and practices of personnel administration; basic principles and practices of statistical analysis and research. The incumbent must have the ability to analyze and resolve operational problems; learn job analysis data collection efforts; develop operational reports and recommendations; interpret and apply City Policies, procedures, rules and regulations; EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of analytical experience in the areas of personnel management, budget development or finance is desirable. EDUCATION: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public or business administration, personnel management or a related field. LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS: Possession of, and continuously throughout employment, a valid California Class “C” Driver's License is preferred.