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Two and a half percent (2.5%) increase to base salary effective last pay period in April 2019

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: All interested applicants must provide a copy of diploma/GED or transcripts at the time of application or submit to the Human Resources Department. Applications are incomplete without the required document.

DEFINITION: To inspect public works construction projects in the public right-of-way or new and redevelopment projects for work quality, proper materials used, conformance with project plans, specifications, and City municipal code and to ensure compliance with local, State, and Federal regulations. This position may be assigned to either the Development Engineering division in the Public Works Department or the Engineering Services division also in the Public Works Department.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Receives general supervision from the Construction Inspection Supervisor or Department Director designee.  No supervision is exercised over others.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Review plans and specifications of assigned projects; attend pre-construction conferences. Receive change orders for review by the City Engineer or designee. Prepare change orders for review by Construction Inspection Supervisor. Inspect materials for identification and conformance to specifications. Take samples of materials for laboratory analysis. Perform routine to complex field inspections of public improvements such as grading (rough and final), construction and installation of public utilities (sanitary sewer facilities, storm drain facilities and fire protection facilities), street lighting systems, traffic signals systems, curbs, gutters and sidewalks, signage, striping and survey monumentation. Inspect all work, during and after completion; check for line and grade, number and size, elevation and location of various items detailed in the approved plans. Monitor staffing level reports and payroll for compliance with contracts and regulations. Inspect various structures such as utilities, streets, sidewalks, gutters, bioswales, planters and other off-site construction; check line, grade, size, elevation and location of structures for conformance with specifications and regulations. Record amount of materials used, and work performed; prepare necessary reports for progress payments. Indicate location of various appurtenances on plans. Inspect adjacent properties for damage from construction activity.  Confer with property owners regarding project schedule, hazards and inconvenience. Coordinate work with other City departments and utilities. Help locate other utility structures ahead of work sites. Prepare activity records and reports. Record in-field design additions, alterations, changes and revisions and confer with senior staff. Inspect construction and post construction Best Management Practices (BMPs) for compliance with project requirements and City’s NPDES permit. Document inspections and review project documentation for accuracy and adequacy with site conditions. Promote and maintain safety in the work place. Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of: Principles, methods, materials, equipment and safety hazards of construction and surveying. Defects and faults in construction. Advanced mathematics including, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry as applied in construction inspection work. Basic soil mechanics and geology. Erosion and sediment control principles. Principles of engineering as applied to construction inspections. Materials sampling, testing, and estimating procedures. Engineering mechanics of structures. Construction and post construction Best Management Practices (BMPs) to protect stormwater quality.  Ability to:  Learn applicable laws, regulations, codes and departmental policies governing the construction of assigned projects. Understand and interpret engineering plans and specifications and prepare accurate engineering records. Deal firmly and tactfully with contractors, engineers and property owners. Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing. Detect and locate faulty materials and poor work quality and determine the stage of construction during which defects are most easily found and remedied. Analyze construction plans, specifications, and maps. Prepare technical reports. Effectively organize and manage workload. Skills to:  Sample and test soils, concrete, water, and related materials samples.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CHARACTERISTICS: Physical, mental and emotional stamina to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position; manual dexterity sufficient to write, use telephone, business machines and related equipment; vision sufficient to read printed materials; hearing sufficient to conduct in person and telephone conversations; speaking ability in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in a normal conversational distance, on the telephone and in addressing groups; physical agility to push/pull, squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop and reach overhead; physical mobility sufficient to move about the work environment, climb ladders, and to walk on uneven surfaces; physical strength to lift up to 50 lbs.; physical stamina sufficient to sit for prolonged periods of time; mental acuity to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and make valid judgments and decisions.

WORKING CONDITIONS: A combination of outdoor work inspecting construction sites, and a business office working environment. In the office, subject to sitting at a desk or standing at a counter for long periods of time, bending, crouching, or kneeling at files, pushing/pulling of file drawers and supplies, reaching in all directions and prolonged periods of time working at a computer terminal. Outdoors (on the construction job site) work in all types of weather environments, carry and climb ladders, crawl, and walk to perform inspections.

License or Certificate:  Possession of valid California Class C Driver’s License.  Ability to obtain required CASQA Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) certification within six months of hire and CASQA Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD) certification within one year of hire. Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) certification highly desirable.

Education and Experience:  An example of the education and experience which most likely demonstrates the skills, knowledge and abilities required to perform the duties would be any combination equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade and three years of professional construction-related work experience or an Associate’s degree in Science, Planning or Construction Management with one year of professional construction-related work experience.

SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants’ qualifications will be evaluated based on the information provided on the employment application. The exam process may consist of an application appraisal, oral interview, performance exam and/or written exam. The City reserves the right to use alternate testing procedures if deemed necessary. CITY COMMUNICATION REGARDING THE SELECTION PROCESS WILL BE VIA E-MAIL. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE ACCESS TO THE E-MAIL ON YOUR APPLICATION. Finalist interview/assessment will be held with the City of Salinas.  

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Salinas does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor. The City of Salinas makes reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability. Individuals requiring any accommodation in order to participate in the testing process must inform the Human Resources Director in writing no later than the final filing date stated in this job announcement. Requests for accommodation should include an explanation of the type and extent of accommodations needed to participate in the selection process and/or to perform the duties of the job for which they have applied. EEO Utilization Report is available for candidate review upon request.

SALARY STEPS: Appointments are normally made at the first step. Consideration is given for increase to the second step after successful completion of a six-month probationary period. (Employees appointed at a higher step will be eligible for consideration for the next step after one year, providing they successfully complete a six-month probationary period.) 2/6/19 pp

Please see the job description and announcement below.

The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea is currently recruiting for Maintenance Worker. This recruitment will establish an eligibility list that will be used to fill vacancies in the maintenance division within the Public Works Department. These are semi-skilled, manual labor positions reporting to the Public Works Superintendent. These positions are responsible for performing a wide variety of tasks to maintain the City’s core infrastructure including streets, sidewalks, traffic control devices, drainage facilities, forest, beach, parks, and building facilities. Work tasks will include, but are not limited to:

• Remove, spread, rake, and compact asphalt pavement, berms, and swales.
• Demolish, place rebar, pour, and finish concrete slabs, sidewalks, and curbs.
• Paint traffic markings, stripes, and curbs, and maintain traffic signs.
• Clean out storm drainage inlets, pipes, culverts, and manholes.
• Plant, water, fertilize, prune, and cut trees, landscaping, and ivy.
• Rake, mow, and clear weeds from parks, medians, and open space.
• Remove trash from the beach, parking lots, parks, and sidewalks.
• Repair rail fencing, benches, garbage cans, signs, trash enclosures, etc.
• Assist with minor carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, and related duties.
• Support special events hosted by the City.

Successful candidates will demonstrate a high level of integrity; be a team player who can work independently and make judgment calls when necessary; and have a collaborative style. Ideal candidates must have a desire to work in local government; have a passion for public works and/or construction and maintenance activities; act professionally with the public; and strive to meet City goals and objectives.

Qualifications: Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying, including at least one year of experience with streets and/or landscape maintenance and/or construction work. Possession of a valid driver’s license.

The position is open-until-filled with the first review of applications beginning on January 18, 2019. To be considered, please submit an on-line application at https://www.calopps.org/city-of-carmel-by-the-sea . Applications will be screened in relation to the criteria indicated in this announcement. Applicants with the most relevant qualifications will be invited to interview.

The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea is currently recruiting for a Maintenance Worker - Gardener. This recruitment will establish an eligibility list that will be used to support a maintenance division within the Public Works Department. This is a semi-skilled manual labor position reporting to the Public Works Superintendent. This position is responsible for performing a wide variety of tasks to maintain the City’s core infrastructure including forest, beach, parks, streets, landscaped medians, sidewalks, traffic control devices, drainage facilities, and building facilities. Work tasks will include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare soil for planting trees, shrubs, annuals, bulbs, and seeds.
• Plant, water, fertilize, prune, and cut trees, landscaping, and ivy.
• Mow, edge, and sweep around landscaping areas.
• Rake and clear weeds from parks, medians, and open space.
• Maintain walkways, paths, and planting areas.
• Remove trash from the beach, parking lots, parks, and sidewalks.
• Install and maintain irrigation system components.

Successful candidates will demonstrate a high level of integrity; be a team player who can work independently and make judgment calls when necessary; and have a collaborative style. Ideal candidates must have a passion for local government and landscaping and forestry, act professionally with the public, and strive to meet city goals and objectives.

Qualifications: Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying, including at least one year of work experience in landscape maintenance. Possession of a valid driver’s license.

This position is open-until-filled with the first review of applications beginning on January 18. To be considered, please submit an on-line application at https://www.calopps.org/city-of-carmel-by-the-sea.  Applications will be screened in relation to the criteria indicated in this announcement. Applicants with the most relevant qualifications will be invited to interview.

The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea is currently recruiting for Senior Maintenance Worker. This recruitment will establish an eligibility list that will be used to support several divisions within the Public Works Department. This is a semi-skilled manual labor position reporting to the Public Works Superintendent or Facility Maintenance Supervisor. This position is responsible for performing a wide variety of tasks to maintain the City’s infrastructure including streets, sidewalks, drainage facilities, forest, beach, parks, buildings, and facilities. Applicants with experience and training in building construction trades and facility maintenance are especially encouraged to apply.

Work tasks will include, but are not limited to:

• Performs minor carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, flooring, roofing, and related duties

• Performs routine maintenance on HVAC equipment, sumps, lighting, and roll-up doors

• Checks the condition of facilities, performs field inventories, collects data, and estimates quantities

• Assists with obtaining quotes from contractors and vendors for various services and materials

• May oversee contracted janitorial services

• Operates dump truck, backhoe, loader, asphalt roller, chipper, and other heavy equipment

• Repairs rail fencing, benches, trash enclosures, signs, furniture, fixtures, windows, and doors

• Pours and finishes concrete slabs and sidewalks

• Repairs, spreads, rakes, and rolls asphalt pavement, berms, and swales

• Paints traffic markings and stripes, and maintains traffic signs

• Plants, waters, fertilizes, prunes, and cuts trees and landscaping

• Rakes, clears weeds, and cleans parks, medians, and open space

• Tests and repairs irrigation system components and backflow preventers

• Cleans out drainage inlets, pipes, culverts, and manholes

• Sets up traffic control devices and barriers

• Instructs Maintenance Workers on safety and proper work practices

Successful candidates will demonstrate a high level of integrity; be a team player who has the maturity to work independently and make judgment calls when necessary, have a collaborative style and the ability to influence others into action. Ideal candidates must have a passion for local government, public works, and/or building construction, act professionally with the public, and strive to meet city goals and objectives.

Qualifications: Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. Three years of experience in maintenance and construction work including two years of experience in one of the following areas: building maintenance, street maintenance, forestry care, and/or operating heavy equipment.

The position is open-until-filled with the first review of applications beginning on January 18. To be considered, submit an online application via: https://www.calopps.org/city-of-carmel-by-the-sea. Applications will be screened in relation to the criteria indicated in this announcement. Applicants with the most relevant qualifications will be invited to interview.