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The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Program Aide in the Health and Human Services Department. This position reports directly to an associated professional, supervisory, or managerial position depending on assignment. This is a stand-alone journey level in the client services series, and is distinguished from Social Worker in that the latter are assigned the full range of casework duties and this position assists and supplements them in this role. Under general supervision, the incumbent will assist professional and technical staff in providing a variety of casework and program support to assigned client base; provide routine and structured office, community and client support to department programs including completing necessary forms and documents, monitoring visitations, conducting supervised in-home instruction, community outreach, presentations of health information and providing support for social workers or health education specialists; and related work as assigned.

The employment list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill additional vacancies for this classification that may come available in other divisions during the duration of this list. 

This position may assist in the Child and Adult Protective Services division assisting social workers, as well as the Public Health division assisting CCS and foster care clients in the Public Health Division.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Obtain information and other documentation from clients participating in a Health and Human Services program.
• Provide transportation to and from appointments, interviews and medical or community agency locations.
• Assist with performing caseload management activities; review cases; schedule appointments, and enter progress notes in case files.
• Conduct HIV testing counseling sessions, and other appropriate counseling sessions, according to State Guidelines in various settings.
• Under direction, present and distribute health education information and materials to the public.

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COVID POLICY: The City of Hayward has adopted a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all new employees issued formal offers of employment on or after February 1, 2022. Under this policy, proof of full vaccination is required as a condition of initial and continued employment with the City unless the employee has applied for an exemption and is awaiting the City’s response or has been granted an exemption, or unless stricter State or Federal legal requirements apply.  If offered employment, you will receive instructions regarding how to provide verification of vaccination or how to apply for an exemption, which will be required prior to your start date.  You may read the full policy here: City of Hayward COVID-19 Vaccine and Testing Policy

DEADLINE TO APPLY:  First review scheduled for Tuesday, November 29, 2022; Open Until Filled

DEFINITION

 Inspects plans of buildings and construction for compliance with building codes, laws and ordinances, particularly those involving plumbing, heating, ventilation, refrigeration and mechanical codes; trains and instructs other inspectors on plumbing-mechanical inspections and provides working lead assistance to other inspectors as required.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

Performs skilled inspection work in enforcing compliance with the City's building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and energy codes plus other related local and state ordinances.

Assists the general public contractors, architects and engineers by interpreting and giving detailed explanation of requirements and application of building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical codes and related local and state ordinances.

Makes joint field inspections with Building Inspector during construction of buildings to ensure compliance with applicable laws and ordinances and assists on difficult field inspection problems.

Trains and provides working lead assistance in specialty to Building Inspectors in the performance of their duties, reviews output and quality of work performed, and provides and evaluation of same to management.

Keep records and reports of inspections.

Review applications for building permit, helps applicant fill in required permit data and sees that all required documents and data are included.

Checks plumbing, heating ventilation, refrigeration and mechanical construction for compliance with codes.

Check permits to assure that all fees have been paid for fixtures gas lines, plumbing and mechanical installations.

Reviews and approves plans of industrial and commercial building to insure compliance with plumbing-mechanical codes or ordinances.

May consult with designers or builders regarding requirements in plumbing-mechanical plans.

Inspects major commercial and industrial construction for conformance with plumbing-mechanical codes.

Orders corrections and improvements whenever necessary and follows up on rejected work to see that corrections are made.

Prepares correspondence regarding inspections and code requirements.

Reviews complex plumbing-mechanical inspection work.

May issue permits and prepare office copies of documents for processing and filing.

Reviews complex plumbing and mechanical inspection work.

Meets and confers with Building Official and Assistant Building Official regarding various pertinent matters.

JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS 

Knowledge of:

• Building, housing, plumbing, mechanical and electrical codes with specialized knowledge of materials and standards to be applied in plumbing-mechanical construction.

Ability to:

• Effectively train and provide working lead assistance to subordinate personnel.
• Read and interpret building plans and specifications and to enforce their application.
• Prepare clear and concise written reports.
• Deal effectively and tactfully with fellow employees, the general public, architects and engineers.
• Research and study the various building, housing, plumbing, mechanical and electrical codes, laws and ordinances.
• Perform moderate to heavy amounts of paperwork. 
• Perform the physical aspects to a field inspection.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Experience: Four (4) years of experience as a journey level plumber preferably including one (1) year in a supervisory capacity.

OR

Two (2) years plumbing/mechanical inspection experience involving major commercial or industrial installations.

Education:  Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.

Licenses and Certificates: 

Ability to possess upon employment a valid Class III California Driver's License. 

International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) Certification as a plumbing-mechanical and/or combination inspector is highly desirable, but not required.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: One (1) Year

SELECTION PROCEDURE

COVID POLICY: The City of Hayward has adopted a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all new employees issued formal offers of employment on or after February 1, 2022. Under this policy, proof of full vaccination is required as a condition of initial and continued employment with the City unless the employee has applied for an exemption and is awaiting the City’s response or has been granted an exemption, or unless stricter State or Federal legal requirements apply.  If offered employment, you will receive instructions regarding how to provide verification of vaccination or how to apply for an exemption, which will be required prior to your start date.  You may read the full policy here: City of Hayward COVID-19 Vaccine and Testing Policy

Candidates must submit a completed City of Hayward job application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire which fully describe the nature of their professional experience and qualifications.  The rating of the supplemental questions may determine application status and/or rank on the eligible list.  Applications submitted without all required materials will not be considered.

Based on the information provided, employment applications will be reviewed for minimum qualifications.  Those best qualified may be invited to the next phase of the process, which may include an oral, practical, written examination and/or supplemental questionnaires reviewed by subject matter experts.

The examination process will result in a ranked eligible register of candidates for hiring consideration by the department derived from any of the exam processes mentioned above.  Actual hire depends on success in the departmental selection process.

Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City should expect to undergo an employment background/reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history verification, medical evaluation, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, and other credentials as part of the appointment process. Some positions, depending on the nature of the work, also require a credit check and a review of Summary Criminal History obtained from the State Department of Justice through Live Scan Fingerprinting.

Applicants will be notified electronically via Government Jobs as to their status in the selection process.  It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they can receive email notice from Neogov/Government Jobs and the City of Hayward.

APPLICATIONS

Candidates are encouraged to apply online at www.hayward-ca.gov under the Current Vacancies tab or at www.GovernmentJobs.com.  Paper applications can be obtained by visiting the Human Resources Department at Hayward City Hall located at 777 B Street, Hayward, CA  94541.  Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least one (1) hour to submit your application if you are a new user to the system.  Our on-line application system is provided by Government Jobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact the Government Jobs Help Desk at  (855) 524-5627.
 

The City of Hayward is an Equal Opportunity Employer

BUILDING INSPECTOR I/II
Community Development Department
Building, Life, & Environmental Safety Division
LEVEL I $7,392.42 - $8,985.50 Monthly Plus Excellent Benefits
LEVEL II $7,769.50 - $9,443.83 Monthly Plus Excellent Benefits

Opportunity to work a   9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.
 
An additional 5% step (Step F) is available to employees in this job classification after completion of five years of service, one year at Step E, and good performance evaluation.
 
The City of Gilroy is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity, equity and inclusion. Join our team!

ABOUT THE POSITION
The City of Gilroy is excited to announce that we’re currently recruiting for a full-time Building Inspector at level I or level II (depending on qualifications and experience). In this opportunity, the Building Inspector will work under the direct supervision of the Building Official and will inspect buildings being constructed, altered and/or repaired to determine compliance with building and zoning laws and ordinances; inspect structures, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing installations in commercial/industrial buildings and residences for compliance with applicable codes and standards.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The goal of the Building Life & Environment Safety (BLES) Division of the Community Development Department is to provide comprehensive plan checks and inspection services in accordance with local, state, and federal statutes to ensure compliance with various laws and codes designed to ensure the life safety of buildings and people. The Division is a dynamic and tight-knit group of inspectors with a strong sense of camaraderie. The team leverages individual experience and expertise for collaborative problem solving. The group enjoys discussing codes, learning together, and developing new programs and discussing how they can be strategically implemented to effectively serve Gilroy’s customers. The team works together cooperatively to achieve designated goals and workplans and utilizes the teams’ strengths to achieve optimal results. Under the leadership of Community Development Director Sharon Goei and Building Official Hipolito Olmos, the team is focused on the delivery of quality customer service, streamlining processes, new technology, and building safety.

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES & CANDIDATE PERSPECTIVE
The person selected for this position will have a prime opportunity to perform the entire range of moderately difficult combination inspections. In the first year, the new Building Inspector will learn the established department mandated consistency in performing work assignments, understand and prioritize daily work assignments to provide effective and efficient results. Furthermore, the new Building Inspector will become familiar with the City of Gilroy's mission and core values, and deliver top of the line customer service. 

DEFINITION
Under general direction of the Community Development Director and City Manager, supervises and reviews the inspections of residential, commercial, industrial buildings and related structures for compliance to building codes and regulations, recommends code enforcement and building inspection policies to the City Council for adoption, supervises and directs the maintenance, construction, repair and improvements on City buildings and facilities, acts as the City’s Safety Officer; and does other related work as required.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
The Chief Building Official is an “at-will” employee of the City and serves at the pleasure of the City Manager. This is a single position class with management level responsibility for supervising, reviewing and recommending code enforcement and building inspection policies to the City Council. The Incumbent is the City's Building Official, and performs building inspection for single-family residences, commercial and complex structures, including associated structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing fixtures. In addition, the incumbent supervises the code enforcement program and provides inspection support for the City's road construction and maintenance.

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

• Supervises building inspectors engaged in the inspections of residential, commercial, industrial buildings and related structures for compliance to building codes and regulations in any one or combination of the following areas: structural, electrical, plumbing or mechanical; Performs the more difficult inspection activities and acts as the City’s Building Official. This position also acts as the City’s Safety Officer and is responsible for maintaining City’s safety program, safety meetings, and meeting Cal-OSHA requirements and standards.
• Plans, reviews, develops and proposes changes as appropriate in the City of Live Oak's Building Inspection and Code Enforcement Programs, prioritizes and assigns projects: plans, organizes and directs proper and efficient maintenance and repair of City buildings, and City facilities and orders materials and schedules the use of various equipment necessary for job completion, conducts inspections to determine needs for repair and maintenance work, approves and decides the type and extent of repair and prepares estimates of cost of repairs and maintenance work; prepares materials and labor cost estimates for projects/jobs accordingly, confers with other City departments to discuss repairs, remodels and construction, as necessary, and to give written and oral work estimates;
• Inspects roadways to determine compliance with City policies and/or work contracts; participates in the investigation of complaints and questions regarding road hazards, maintenance service and project schedules;
• Supervises and/or performs plan checks on residential and commercial buildings prior to permit issuance; inspects buildings and structures to confirm that construction, alteration, or equipment installation work is performed in a safe manner, in compliance with provisions of applicable codes and ordinances, and in accordance with the approved plans and specifications; checks the quality of materials and the methods of construction utilized; issues certificates of final inspection and other permits.
• Supervises and/or conducts field investigations in response to complaints of possible code violations; researches code complaints; makes recommendations or takes appropriate action; performs follow-up investigations to see that remedial action has been taken; issues citations for code violations; prepares code violation cases for public hearings; compiles complete evidence files and exhibits; confers and coordinates with other agencies and the City attorney on investigation and disposition of nuisance housing, zoning, building, sanitation, and other code violations; responds to public inquiries regarding complaints; testifies in court proceedings as necessary; prepares staff and technical reports as directed.

About the Position

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Supervising Public Health Nurse in the Health & Human Services’ Public Health Division. Under general supervision, plans, assigns, supervises, reviews and evaluates the work of public health nursing and related ancillary staff for the Public Health Division; assists in the development of goals, objectives, standards of performance and policies and procedures to meet legal, organizational and public health nursing guidelines. Provides programmatic oversight and review to multiple public health nursing programs; directs and supervises the work of public health nursing staff; performs the full range of public health nursing services including teaching, health assessment, and counseling services in connection with the prevention and control of diseases and adverse health conditions; may manage a patient caseload; performs related work as assigned. This is the supervisory level in the Public Health Series and reports directly to the Public Health Nursing Manager.

Examples of Job Duties:

• Maintain standards of public health nursing programs, including securing medical approval of nursing practices as necessary and assuring that services are provided according to County, State and departmental regulations and policies.
• Supervise and evaluate the work of assigned professional public health nursing staff; evaluate staff’s job performance, provide direction and coaching, through regular feedback sessions; create individual development plans with employees, discuss job performance problems to identify causes and issues, and work on resolving problems; recommend discipline and implement discipline procedures as needed/directed; provide or coordinate staff training; offer advice and assistance as needed.
• Supervise, monitor and review assigned public health programmatic areas.
• Assist in the development and implementation of public health program goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and protocols; advise staff on the interpretation and application of departmental policies and procedures.
• Oversee assigned program budgets and grants.
• May act as the Director of Nurses on a relief or as assigned basis
• Assess the quality of care rendered by public health nursing staff; ensure that ongoing quality assurance studies are preformed and assist with evaluation and follow-up; investigate irregularities and complaints.
• Plan and deliver in-service presentations for public health nurses.
• Investigate and resolve health problems, furnish guidance and advice regarding preventative steps and community assistance to individuals and families.

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Senior Public Health Nurse in the Public Health Division within the Health and Human Services Department. There are currently full-time, part-time and extra-help opportunities available. This position provides programmatic oversight and review to multiple public health nursing programs; may direct or mentor the work of public health nursing staff on a relief or project basis; performs the full range of public health nursing services including teaching, health assessment, and counseling services in connection with the prevention and control of diseases and adverse health conditions; manages a patient caseload; performs related works as assigned. Senior Public Health Nurse is the advanced journey level classification in this professional public health nurse series.

About Public Health:

Yuba County Public Health nurses work with individuals, families, and the community in a holistic way. The Social Determinants of Health and the 10 Essential Public Health Services heavily influence our programs and initiatives. This may look like applying fluoride varnish to a child, helping a new mother learn how to breastfeed, assisting a father who is worried about his one year old child’s developmental status and managing a caseload of medically fragile children, children in foster care or developing programs to assist the community achieve wellness.

About Yuba County:

Yuba County is situated in the Northern Sacramento Valley, approximately 40 miles north of the State Capitol in Sacramento and two hours away from San Francisco and Lake Tahoe. The boundaries stretch from the farms and orchards of the valley to the timberlands of the Sierras. Yuba County offers its residents the many advantages of a rural lifestyle away from the pressures of the urban areas. The County’s rivers, lakes and outdoor recreation areas provide excellent hunting, fishing, boating and skiing opportunities. Our County vision is to create a “golden” future for Yuba County by inspiring a community of participation, embracing our unique history, and discovering the wealth of our untapped potential.

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Public Health Nurse Intern/Public Health Nurse in the Health and Human Services Department. There are currently full-time, part-time and extra-help opportunities available. This position provides the full range of public health nursing services including teaching, health assessment, and counseling services in homes, clinics, schools and community centers in connection with the prevention and control of diseases and adverse health conditions. Public Health Nurses are assigned to specific programs such as Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health, California Children’s Services, Child Health and Disability Prevention, Foster Care and communicable disease control. Performs related work as assigned.

Public Health Nurse Intern: is a recruiting and training level class established to qualify candidates for duties as a PHN in Yuba County Health & Human Services Department. Under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform a variety of public health nursing duties in assigned program areas while pursuing a Public Health Nurse Certification. Upon satisfactory completion of the PHN Certification, the PHN Intern are eligible for promotion to the level of PHN. Incumbents who do not successfully complete the PHN certification as prescribed herein may be released from employment.

Public Health Nurse: is the entry level in this class series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform a variety of public health nursing duties in assigned program areas. As experience is gained, assignments become more complex and are performed under more general supervision.

About Public Health 

Yuba County Public Health nurses work with individuals, families, and the community in a holistic way. The Social Determinants of Health and the 10 Essential Public Health Services heavily influence our programs and initiatives. This may look like applying fluoride varnish to a child, helping a new mother learn how to breastfeed, assisting a father who is worried about his one year old child’s developmental status and managing a caseload of medically fragile children, children in foster care or developing programs to assist the community achieve wellness.

About Yuba County

Yuba County is situated in the Northern Sacramento Valley, approximately 40 miles north of the State Capitol in Sacramento and two hours away from San Francisco and Lake Tahoe. The boundaries stretch from the farms and orchards of the valley to the timberlands of the Sierras. Yuba County offers its residents the many advantages of a rural lifestyle away from the pressures of the urban areas. The County’s rivers, lakes and outdoor recreation areas provide excellent hunting, fishing, boating and skiing opportunities. Our County vision is to create a “golden” future for Yuba County by inspiring a community of participation, embracing our unique history, and discovering the wealth of our untapped potential.

The County of Yuba is recruiting for the position of Physical Therapist in the Health & Human Services Department. This stand-alone medical professional classification reports directly to the County’s Health Officer. The Physical Therapist performs physical therapy in a Medical Therapy Unit for the California Children’s Services Program for physically disabled children and adolescents. The incumbent will work directly from a physician’s prescription, which frequently allows considerable latitude in methods of treatment. Therapy plans are developed individually and in conjunction with other staff and carried out by incumbents.

Examples of Duties:

• Screen, evaluate and treat patients for physical therapy services; develop long-and short-term physical therapy plans as prescribed by physicians.
• Administer diagnostic and prognostic tests to assist in developing a treatment plan and evaluates range of motion, sensation, and developmental levels.
• Confer with physicians, nursing staff and other physical and occupational therapists regarding proposed treatment plans.
• Review patient information, receive requests for physical therapy, and log in information; ensure that all patient records are integrated and up-to-date; schedule and coordinate appointments for physical therapy work as required.
• Observe patient response to therapy, maintains clinical notes, and prepares required reports.
• Maintain current knowledge of physical therapy equipment and quality control techniques; participate in meetings to ensure proper education of the healthcare team; review policies and procedures related to physical therapy activities and recommend and implement improvements.

About Health and Human Services:

The Yuba County Health and Human Services Department provides a wide array of services through a diverse system of holistic programs. Employees, numbering about 300, are responsible for planning, managing, coordinating, and delivering a continuum of these services in a manner that is responsive to the needs of the community. There are several major divisions within the department including: Adult Services; Child Welfare Services; Public Assistance; Employment Services; Housing and Integrated Services; Public Health; Veterans Services; Special Investigation Division; and Finance and Administration. The department is committed to its vision of a healthy and thriving community by improving the overall well-being of our residents, valuing employees and encouraging a healthy work/life balance. The Health and Human Services Department offers flexible work schedules.