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Under administrative direction, performs a variety of professional-level analytical assignments and special projects related to Housing or Community Development; researches and prepares reports, budgetary analyses and studies; and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this position.

1. Researches and analyzes a variety of operational, budgetary, or general administrative issues, and makes recommendations as to staffing, facilities, equipment, productivity, and policy or procedure modifications; discusses findings with management staff and prepares reports of study conclusions.
    
2. Analyzes and tracks status of legislation and regulations affecting department operations.
    
3. Manages and evaluates programs, including some of which may involve consultants and service providers.
    
4. Organizes and conducts administrative and management studies and surveys and prepares a variety of reports, correspondence and other materials.
    
5. Prepares technical reports, correspondence and other written materials; may develop design and produce charts, graphs, maps, and spreadsheets, including analysis and interpretation.
    
6. Prepares new forms and prepares written materials to explain City programs and procedures.
    
7. Prepares contract documents and assists in the administration of contracts.
    
8. Assist in supervision and training of department administrative support staff.
    
9. Represent the department and the City at various internal and inter-agency meetings on local, sub-regional and regional issues.
    
10. Prepares and reviews Geographic Information System (GIS) maps, collects data, and performs analysis of spatial data using GIS software.

EXAMPLES OF PROJECTS

1. Assist with housing projects (CDBG/Mobile Home and CalHOME programs) by dealing with application reviews, underwriting, creating scopes of work, and contracts.
2. Monitor and assist the management company with property sites:  Charter Oaks, Monte Vista, and Taylor House. 
3. Assist with Trail Map development.
4. Assist with Housing Element Update.
5. Assist with Brasada Trail Construction.
6. Assist with project descriptions and budgets for the SB2 Grant Funding Application.
7. Assist with Open Street Event outreach and planning.
8. Create articles for the website and Frontier newsletter.
9. Assist with inclusionary Zoning Study. 
    

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to sit; talk or hear, in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; and reach with hands or arms.  The employee occasionally walks and stands and lifts and moves records and documents weighing 20 pounds or less.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use oral and written communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret data and situations; use math and mathematical reasoning; learn and apply new skills or information; perform highly detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks; work under changing and intensive deadlines with frequent interruptions; and interact with City officials, media, citizens groups, employees and others encountered in the course of work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee works under typical office conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet. The employee may be required to work outdoors in varying weather conditions if performing field data collection duties and verifying maps and locations for project development and management.

SELECTION PROCESS

Interested persons who feel they meet the desirable qualifications should submit a completed City application. Not every applicant is interviewed.  Selected qualified applicants will be selected to interview. 

STATEMENT OF DISCRIMINATION

The City of San Dimas advises the public, employees and job applicants that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, sex, age or any non-merit-based factor in admission to, treatment of or employment in its programs and activities.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), The City of San Dimas will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. EOE (Equal Opportunity Employer)

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Supervising Public Health Nurse II in the Health & Human Services Department. Under general supervision, the incumbent plans, organizes, reviews and evaluates public health nursing activities for the Yuba County Public Health Division; serves in the capacity of the Director of Public Health Nursing pursuant to the California Code of Regulations 17 CCR § 1253; assists in the development and implementation of public health goals, objectives, standards of performance and policies and procedures to meet legal, organizational and public health nursing needs; assigns, supervises and evaluates the work of professional nursing staff; and performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned. As a nursing professional, the incumbent promotes initiatives to improve the health and well-being of the community and prevent chronic and communicable diseases; consults on public health emergency preparedness and response and performs related duties as assigned. This is an advanced supervisory level in the Public Health Nursing series. The Health and Human Services Department offers flexible work schedules.

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, developing programs to assist the community achieve wellness and managing a caseload of medically fragile children or children in foster care.

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.

For more information and to apply, please visit:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Cupertino

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Under general direction of the Senior Engineer, Capital Improvement Program Manager and/or Public Works Director/City Engineer, performs professional engineering work related to the planning, design, construction, renovation, and maintenance of City projects and programs in the areas of development, capital improvement, traffic operations and safety, wastewater, storm water, pavement, and building services.  Conducts plan checks; prepares project schedules, plans, specifications, and cost estimates; advertises for construction; coordinates engineering activities with contractors and other agencies, and monitors contracts; and performs related work as required.  The position can be filled as either Assistant Engineer or Associate Engineer depending on qualifications.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is the journey level in the professional engineering classification series. Incumbents may perform the full range of the engineering functions. Associate Engineer is distinguished from the next higher level of Senior Engineer in that the Senior Engineer handles the most complex and sensitive work and has full supervisory authority over lower level engineers. Associate Engineer is distinguished from the next lower level of Assistant Engineer in that the Associate Engineer performs the full range of professional engineering duties on projects, has project management responsibilities, and performs the more complex plan checks. 

Duties

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

• Work with architects, engineers, and contractors concerning technical interpretations and applications of ordinances, laws, engineering codes, compliance and violation issues, drainage and traffic matters, access, legal descriptions, and policy matters; prepare or amend the City Code and standards for streets, drainage, subdivisions regulations, and flood hazards.  Negotiate with developers and consultants concerning clarification and implementation of development code requirements and map conditions.
• Manage the overall timetable and internal processes necessary to carry out the adopted Capital Improvement Program (CIP), and any projects initiated subsequent to adoption of the CIP.  Prepare and direct the preparation of designs, specifications, plans, estimates, and reports for capital improvement projects and the development and modification of City infrastructure.  Manage or assist in the bidding and contract award process for capital project work.  Coordinate and manage contractors in providing contract services.  Evaluate capital improvement project plans and programs, and make recommendations for areas of improvement.  Perform engineered designs when applicable.
• Confer with and provide information to property owners, contractors, developers, engineers, architects, City officials, and the general public regarding conformance to standards, plans, specifications, and codes; answer questions, provide information, and share technical expertise; investigate and take appropriate action concerning problems affecting residents, property owners, business owners, contractors, and City operations.  Investigate and respond to formal claims.
• Participate in the development and administration of the department budget and the City’s Capital Improvement Program; develop the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and track expenditures; review invoices and review them for payment approval; implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.
• Keep current on Federal, State, regional, and local laws and regulations affecting public works engineering matters, and initiate action required to bring the City into – and maintain compliance with – regulatory policies and procedures.
• Conduct project management, design, and inspections of assigned capital improvement projects and the contractors’ work during all phases of construction to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, and contractual agreements.  Review and direct the review of private development plans submitted by developers, landowners, and engineers for adequacy of application and conformance to City standards.
• Represent the Public Works Department to other departments, elected officials, and outside agencies; explain, justify, and defend department programs, policies, and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues.
• Attend meetings and make presentations to the City Council, commissions, boards, committees, and other public agencies; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.  May serve as staff liaison to the Traffic & Safety Commission and various local commissions and boards.  May conduct studies and confer with the public regarding traffic and transportation issues.
• Coordinate the preparation of agreements, dedications, easements, vacation, and land development documents for the Planning Commission and City Council agenda and approval process.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; maintain awareness of new trends and developments in the field of public works and engineering; incorporate new developments as appropriate into programs.
• Prepare engineering documents, including agreements, maps, legal descriptions, resolutions, and ordinances.  Prepare a variety of letters and formal correspondence, reports, records, requests for proposals, contracts, and contract bids; prepare various grant applications for needed or desired projects, equipment, and materials; gather and disseminate important information for department staff.
• Participate in the coordination of Public Works information technology development, selection, implementation, training, and technical support for computerized systems software including engineering design, facilities systems management, and maintenance management.
• Work closely with the Facilities & Maintenance Manager to assist and support his/her efforts in the areas of street, park, public building, sanitary sewer, and storm drain maintenance activities, and in developing and maintaining the City’s urban forest and open space, participating in community street tree planting, and other planting and landscape maintenance activities.
• Work closely with the Program Manager to assist and support his/her efforts in the areas of managing projects, administering programs, reviewing plans, providing technical support, participating in meetings, and maintaining files.
• Develop and follow policies and practices pursuant to City policy to minimize the use of scarce natural resources, minimize toxic materials, promote healthy behaviors and activities, and minimize carbon emissions.

Knowledge of:

• Operational characteristics, services, and activities of engineering and public works maintenance programs.
• Principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to the development and management of public works.
• Transportation engineering principles, practices and methods
• Principles of capital improvement cost estimation and contract administration.
• Construction, project management, and surveying principles.  Methods, materials, and techniques employed in public works construction and construction program development.
• Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
• Administrative requirements for present and future Federal, State, and local grants, and other funds.
• Principles and practices of contract negotiation.
• Pertinent Federal, State, regional, and local laws, ordinances, codes, rules, and regulations.
• Recent developments, current literature, and sources of information in municipal public works administration.
• Principles and practices of business letter writing and report preparation.
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment, including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheet, database, GIS, AutoCAD, and other programs.

Ability to:

• Analyze and assess programs, policies, and operational needs, and make appropriate adjustments.
• Develop and review engineering plans and designs for municipal public works projects.
• Read and understand construction drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Perform the highly technical and complex engineering duties.
• Identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns, and needs.  Demonstrate tact and diplomacy with the public.
• Prepare and coordinate large and complex budgets.
• Develop and administer contracts for professional services and construction in a public agency setting.
• Interpret and apply applicable Federal, State, regional, and local laws, ordinances, codes, rules, and regulations.
• Negotiate and administer contracts for services.
• Develop appropriate grant applications for Federal, State, and other programs providing funding for capital project maintenance and construction.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, programs, and techniques.
• Prepare clear and concise administrative reports.
• Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, database, GIS, AutoCAD, and other programs and applications.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Assimilate information, process logically, and make sound decisions.
• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading, writing, and operating necessary equipment.
• Maintain physical and mental capacities appropriate to the performance of required duties and responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience and Education:

Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical background that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would consist of the following:

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a related field and two (2) years of increasingly responsible professional engineering experience, including at least one year of project management experience.

License and Certificates: 

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License by time of appointment; and
• Possession of a current Certificate of Registration as a professional Civil Engineer in the State of California

The Ideal Candidate

• Possesses five (5) or more years of experience designing and constructing municipal infrastructure 
• Possesses excellent communication skills (both orally and in writing) and is detail-oriented 
• Can work independently and take ownership of projects from concept to construction 
• Is proactive and resourceful by nature.

Benefits

The City's excellent benefits package includes:

Retirement

• CalPERS Classic Members (employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, and defined as “classic” PERS members) participate in a 2% @ 60 retirement formula.  New CalPERS Members as defined by PEPRA (employees new to PERS or with greater than 6 months gap in service with PERS) participate in a 2% @ 62 formula.
• This position participates in Social Security.

Health Insurance

• 9 CalPERS Health Plans to choose from.  Employer-paid family health insurance up to the Bay Area Kaiser premium rate.
• Alternate Benefit: Elective paid leave with a quarterly cash out at the Kaiser single rate for employees choosing to opt out of the City's medical plan. Employees must provide proof of other coverage. 

Dental, Orthodontia, Life Insurance, and Disability

• Employer paid dental insurance through Delta Dental
• Supplemental Orthodontia reimbursement plan
• Employer paid life insurance in the amount of $50,000

Other Optional Benefits

• Vision Insurance (VSP) - with competitive rates
• Section 457 deferred compensation program, administered through ICMA
• Section 125 flexible spending benefits plan for health care and dependent care expenses
• Commuter Checks

Leave

• 11 days of vacation per year (increases with years of service)
• 11 days of holiday pay per year
• 3 floating holidays per year
• 12 days of sick leave per year
• Up to 100 hours of Admin Leave per year with the option to cash out

Selection Process

All completed applications will be reviewed. Based on the information in the application documents, the most qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination.

The tentative recruitment timeline is as follows:

• Deadline to Apply:  October 13, 2019 at 6:00pm
• Oral Board Interviews: Tentatively scheduled for October 23, 2019
• Department Interviews: Tentatively scheduled for the week of October 28, 2019

The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.  The City of Albany  is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, color, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sex origin or disability.  In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact Human Resources at (510) 528-5715 a minimum of five days prior to the examination.

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Public Health Nurse III in the Health and Human Services Department.  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 work as assigned. The Health and Human Services Department offers flexible work schedules.

Example of Duties: 

¨ Prepares grant applications and other funding requests and monitors fund expenditures as required.

¨ Monitors, directs and reviews assigned programmatic areas; participates in program planning and development and provides input into program budgets and grants.

¨ Investigates and resolves health problems, furnishes guidance and advice regarding preventative steps and community assistance to individuals and families.

¨ Coordinates community health nursing activities with those of other County human service departments.

¨ Identifies at-risk populations; develops strategies to meet identified needs and  provide primary prevention and health promotions services to the community.

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.

POSITION SUMMARY
Under supervision of the Information Technology Manager, the Information Technology Technician position supports programs and activities related to the City’s technology and telecommunications operations and systems. This includes performing basic computer related duties such as analyzing, troubleshooting, and resolving technical operational problems for desktop computers, peripherals, and networks; providing informal training to users on system implementation and operations; performing other related duties as assigned by supervisor. The assignment is 27-30 hours per week for approximately 6 months and may be extended.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS   

• Respond to all information technology help desk requests and provide a full range of assistance and help to system and equipment users in the role of help desk expert.   
• Performs basic and advanced configuration, installation and maintenance of computers, peripherals, telephones and mobile devices.   
• Participates on project teams to ensure successful implementation of new systems or upgrades to existing systems.   
• Analyzes and/or resolves computer, software, and application problems for on-premise and cloud-based systems and network resources supported by the City of Los Altos.   
• Monitors computer systems, networks, and applications for response time, problem prevention, performance and resource utilization.   
• Reports hardware failures to appropriate vendors via telephone or on-line systems.   
• Evaluates user hardware and software needs and assists in acquisition of approved equipment and software.   
• Assists IT team members to train end-users in operating systems, application programs; assists users in applying computer training to work environment; creates technical documents and computer training for end-users.   
• Schedules training classes and coordinates class preparation.   
• Assists with front counter check-in system as well as campus-wide wireless networks.   
• Compiles and maintains computer and system documentation.   
• Works with IT team members for assigned tasks; performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.   
• In the absence of the IT Manager, will take direction from the IT Analyst.    

Customer support and other position expectations:

• Maintains punctuality and attendance at work.   
• This position will require occasional night and evening work.   
• Maintains internal and external customer relations.   
• Uses tact and diplomacy in all interactions with customers.   
• Establishes and maintains positive and effective working relationships with co-workers and those contacted in the course of work.   
• Calms angry customers using interpersonal skills and advises co-workers or supervisors if appropriate.   
• Maintains a professional office environment.   
• Maintains attention to detail by prioritizing work and coordinating several activities simultaneously despite interruptions.   
• Maintains integrity of work.   
• Takes responsibility and accountability for completion of work and customer interactions.    

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND GENERAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Requires the mobility and manual dexterity to work in a standard office environment, use standard office equipment and attend off-site meetings; speech and hearing to communicate in person and by telephone; vision to read handwritten and printed materials and a computer screen; and strength and agility to lift and carry items weighing up to 70 pounds. On a continuous basis work in an office environment sitting at a desk for long periods of time; travel from job site to job site sitting in vehicle; bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist while performing field work; may be exposed to dust, noise, machinery, moving objects and other vehicles while performing field work; may work on uneven or slippery surfaces; and may intermittently perform field work while exposed to various types of weather including extreme heat during summer months and cold temperatures during the winter months. Some accommodations may be made for some physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodations. The position may require occasional night and weekend work. 

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS:  

KNOWLEDGE OF:
Installation, maintenance and repair of computer, peripheral and network equipment; remote support software and its usage in supporting geographically diverse clients, audio/visual equipment and its setup/maintenance; data communications processes; installation and utilization of client/server applications; principles of file and data management systems; capabilities, limitations, characteristics, and uses of various business software applications; principles and procedures of personnel training; effective written and oral communications skills.   

SKILL AND ABILITY TO:
Establish and maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with a wide variety of people that include senior management, employees, outside organizations, and the general public; research and understand emerging technologies and their application to improve City services; make sound decisions in a manner consistent with essential job functions; operate electronic testing equipment and/or tools in the installation and/or repair of computer, peripheral and network equipment problems; work under direction to prioritize work and seek solutions to specific problems; apply logical and orderly analysis processes to troubleshooting and solving operational computer and peripheral equipment problems; conduct and/or coordinate informal and formal training regarding City computer equipment and software.   

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
Any combination equivalent to experience, education and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities could be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:    

• An Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field such as computer science, information technology
  systems or a related field. Professional certification in one or more fields of information technology may be substituted for the education. Additional years of experience may be substituted for educational experience on year for year basis.  
• Possession of a MCSA (Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate). CompTIA A+, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MSCE) is desirable but not required.  
• 3+ years of experience providing user support in the operation, maintenance, and implementation of applications programs on multiple platforms
  including client/server, desktop computer and networks.  
• Possession of a valid California driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record is required.    

IDEAL CANDIDATE POSSESSES THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Ideal Candidate possesses the following characteristics: Is highly professional, patient, respectful, and ethical; possesses excellent problem-solving skills and a can-do attitude; demonstrates outstanding customer services skills and follow through, is willing to go above and beyond to achieve positive results. Communicates effectively and proactively both verbally and in writing. Maintains integrity, and is accountable and responsible for all work completed; is tactful and diplomatic.

COMPENSATION
This is a Part-Time/Temporary/Seasonal position with an hourly rate range of $32/hr – $45/hr (DOE).

OTHER INFORMATION
Part-Time/Temporary/Seasonal employees are non-benefited, at-will positions. Since the City does not participate in Social Security and is required to provide an alternative retirement plan, you are required to participate in the City's defined contribution retirement plan through Nationwide where 3.75% of your gross compensation per pay period is deducted and put into the plan. The City matches this 3.75% for a total contribution of 7.5% of your gross compensation per pay period.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
A completed City application, cover letter and resume must be received. The recruitment will remain open until filled. The first review of applications will occur on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019.

SELECTION PROCESS
The applicants most closely matching the City’s desired qualifications and organizational needs will be invited to participate in the interview process. Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including an employment verification, a complete background investigation, and an FBI level live scan.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Los Altos is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a person’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age or sexual orientation. Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process, should advise City of Los Altos upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

THE POSITION
To perform a variety of routine, non-hazardous and non-sworn law enforcement office and field work.

This position will primarily focus on parking enforcement and work approximately 20-25 hours per week.  This is a part-time, temporary position without benefits. 

Candidate selected for hire will be placed in either the Community Services Officer or Intern position based on previous training, years of experience and ability to meet the minimum qualifications.  For example, a candidate who does not currently possess two (2) years of administrative experience may be considered for hire as an Intern.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Ideal Candidate will have experience working in a law enforcement agency and/or have substantial experience with public interaction.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Investigate routine crimes and prepare appropriate reports.  Assist with abandoned vehicle abatement.  Assist in special traffic control.  Respond to non-criminal calls for service. Operate telephone and radio equipment.  Assist in crime scene identification activities.  Assist in collection, preservation and transportation of evidence.  Maintain accurate chain of custody records.  Inventory and release of evidence and property.  Prepare property for auction.  Purge of files.  Perform Parking Enforcement function.  Report damaged or inoperative traffic signals, signs and markings. Advise the general public on parking laws, regulations and ordinances. Receive complaints regarding parking citations.  Mark vehicles reported as abandoned and conduct follow-up, including towing and storing of vehicle.  Keep records and prepare reports.  Enforce non-moving vehicle code violations and city ordinances pertaining to vehicles.  Perform general clerical duties using typewriter and word processing. Receive calls and take messages. Prepare monthly statistical reports. Retrieve and input data into computer terminal. Prepare correspondence to victims of crime. Provide clerical assistance to detectives. Process reports assigned to detectives. Process court ordered registrants.  Collect pertinent data from police reports and input data into computer.  Make presentation in small and large group settings.  Assist in producing monthly, quarterly and yearly crime statistics reports.  Assist in analyzing statistical data to develop crime patterns. Publish understandable crime information for law enforcement staff.  Coordinate facility maintenance activities and repairs.  Develop and maintain facility tracking systems.  Issue required equipment to both sworn and non-sworn personnel.  Order new and replacement equipment as needed.  Regular and consistent attendance.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Administer first aid in emergencies. Work off-duty hours as assigned. Assist in training of less experienced personnel.  Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:  High School diploma or equivalent.  Additional college course work or vocational training is highly desirable.

Experience:  Two (2) years of general administrative office work experience or one (1) year of administrative office work in a law enforcement agency. Prefer experience with substantial public interaction.

License or Certificate:  Required upon hire, possession of a valid California driver's license.

APPLICATION

Apply with a City of Woodland application by visiting www.cityofwoodland.org/employment or the Human Resources Office, City Hall, 300 First Street, Woodland, CA 95695.  This position is Open Until Filled.  First review of applications is scheduled for Monday, August 12, 2019.  Résumés and cover letters are encouraged but will not be accepted in lieu of the application form. Postmarks will not be accepted.

Review Process:  Based on the information provided in the application documents, the best qualified applicants will be invited for further examination.  All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination.  Depending upon the number of applications received, the examination may consist of an application screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview or any combination thereof.  If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please notify Human Resources at least seven days prior to the event.

Typical work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.  All of these positions are temporary part time.  Temporary employees work no more than 130 in a month and 960 hours in a Fiscal Year.

The pay cycle is monthly.  Pay day is the last working day of the month.  With the exception of worker's compensation coverage and sick leave, no other benefits compensations are provided.  Employees must contribute 1.45% of salary to Medicare and 7.5% to a retirement plan in accordance with Federal Law.

The City of Woodland hires only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

The City of Woodland is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Date Posted:           May 6, 2019

Classification:          PARAEDUCATOR, SPECIAL EDUCATION (SUBSTITUTE)
                                  Continuous recruitment

Work Schedule:       Monday – Friday; 5 hours - 6.5 hours per day; 10 months per year;
                                   ON-CALL, AS NEEDED BASIS

Salary Range:          $20.48 hourly wage

Current Vacancy:     Various locations in San Mateo County; Various student ages and disability levels

Application Deadline:          Continuous recruitment

Job Summary:         This is a substitute position; (ON CALL, AS NEEDED BASIS)

Under the direction of an assigned certificated teacher, assist in caring for and reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of special education students in a classroom or other learning environment; assist students with performing daily living, special health care activities, and academics.

Essential Job Functions:              

• Assist in caring for and reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of special education students in a classroom or other learning environment; monitor/oversee student drills, practices and assignments in various subjects; confer with the teacher concerning lesson plans and materials, and provide input and suggestions to meet student needs
• Observe and control behavior of students in the classroom according to established policies and procedures; monitor students during outdoor, eating, field trip and various other activities as assigned; monitor and report progress regarding student performance and behavior
• Assist students with performing and developing independent living and self-help skills; assist students with personal hygiene including dressing, washing and grooming; assist students with eating and activities; toilet students and change diapers and soiled clothing as needed
• Escort students to and from buses, classes and other locations; push student wheelchairs; lift students in and out of wheelchairs and other equipment; load and unload students on and off of buses; accompany and assist students in mainstreamed classes and take notes as required
• Assist students with physical therapy, positioning, developing motor skills and related exercises as required; utilize adaptive equipment; assist students with developing independent walking and mobility skills; interact with and assist students during play, exercise and recreation
• Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP’s) and related goals and objectives; assist students with meeting IEP goals and objectives; maintain various records and files related to students, IEP’s, attendance, health care activities, and assigned duties
• Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures; maintain classroom and other areas in a safe, orderly and clean manner; wipe down and disinfect classroom equipment
• Provide medical assistance and health care to special education students as assigned; administer first aid and CPR according to established procedures as needed; assist students with tube feeding, seizures and other health care activities; dispense medications according to prescribed instructions
• Read books to students and observe their reading abilities; assist students with letter and word pronunciation and recognition; assist students with spelling and writing exercises and assignments

Qualifications:  Any combination of education and experience providing the job knowledge, skills, and ability for successful job performance will be considered for positions in this classification.  Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

EDUCATION:      Equivalent to completion of 12th grade; additional training in education, special education, or a related field is desirable

EXPERIENCE:      Minimum one (1) year of experience working in an organized educational setting; Experience working with special education students is strongly desired

Specialized Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledge of methods, techniques, procedures, and practices utilized in the care of severely disabled children of all ages
• Knowledge of problems and concerns of students with special needs
• Knowledge of safe practices and procedures in classroom activities, and appropriate student conduct
• Knowledge of basic subjects taught in County Office schools including arithmetic, reading, writing, grammar and spelling
• Ability to assist children with developing and performing social, independent living, communicative, self-help and learning skills and activities
• Ability to provide medical assistance and health care to special education students as assigned
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding, and receptive attitude towards children with disabilities
• Ability to assist a certificated teacher in caring for and reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of special education students in a classroom or other learning environment
• Ability to monitor, observe and report student behavior and progress

Physical Requirements:  Applicants must possess the physical abilities outlined below with or without accommodation.  San Mateo County Office of Education will consider reasonable accommodation requests.

• Lifting and carrying students; pushing children in wheelchairs as assigned by the position
• Mobility to chase and restrain students as necessary
• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students
• Seeing to read a variety of materials and monitor student activities
• Hearing and speaking to monitor student activities and to exchange information
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time

Examination Process:  The examination process for this classification will consist of:

     1.  A review of application materials, including supplemental questionnaire, education, training, experience, and accuracy and quality of application

2. A Basic Skills Proficiency test covering student situations, reading, writing, and arithmetic
3. A brief oral evaluation interview
4. Reference check

Personnel Commission

101 Twin Dolphin Drive

Redwood City, CA  94065

650-802-5300

classifiedjobs@smcoe.org

Proof of citizenship or legal status will be required upon offer of employment.

San Mateo County Office of Education provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons.  The recruitment, testing, and hiring of all personnel will be without regard to race, ancestry, national origin, age, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marriage status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristics, or veteran status.