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The Position

The City of Orinda Planning Department is seeking a strong, customer-service oriented Planning Technician, for a limited-term, to primarily staff the Planning Counter and process code-enforcement cases. Depending on experience, the successful candidate may also gain opportunities to assist with various current and long-range planning tasks. This non-exempt position will report to the Director of Planning.

Qualifications

All City of Orinda employees are expected to uphold and exhibit the City’s core values including serving the public, being respectful and accountable, maintaining professionalism, and demonstrating responsibility. Specific qualifications for the position are noted in the following:

Education & Experience:

• A 4-year bachelor’s degree in planning or a related field;
• Equivalent to two-years of college, supplemented by at least two years of job experience or training in the planning or a planning-related field; or
• Four years of planning and building administrative support experience.

Other Qualifications Required:

• Ability to pass a comprehensive background check and an occupational medical pre-employment physical exam which includes a pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to work in a standard office environment including ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, and lift 30 pounds as well as ability travel to different sites and locations.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License.
• Strong communication (written and oral), research, and analytical skills.
• Competency in basic computer programs/applications such as Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Box, etc.
• Basic understanding of planning principles.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Coursework and/or experience with aspects of urban planning, long-range planning, urban redevelopment, public policy, civic engagement, stakeholder participation, and governance.
• Ability to be remain flexible and work both independently and collaboratively in a diverse and dynamic environment.
• Ability to learn fast and adapt quickly without comprising the quality of work.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Proficiency in ESRI ArcGIS.

Typical Functions

• Staffs the Planning Counter to assist the public, conduct plan checks, collect and process forms, and file permit applications and plans.
• Responds to email, telephone, and counter inquiries regarding the municipal code, entitlements, and the City’s development policies and procedures.
• Conducts field work, including Planning Final Inspections, site visits, and code-enforcement.
• Receives, investigates, and monitors requests to investigate alleged violations of the municipal codes and other complaints.
• Coordinates and conducts abatement procedures, including preparing correspondence, coordination with other agencies (Contra Costa County Building Division, Moraga-Orinda Fire District, etc.).
• Processes applications for a hillside-grading permit, elevated-deck permit, exception permit, tree-removal permit, and other “minor” discretionary projects.
• Assists staff in collecting and preparing data for various planning projects and provides support at community meetings as necessary.
• Researches and prepares routine graphic displays/exhibits for use by the Department, Planning Commission, and City Council.
• Drafts reports of limited or variable complexity.

How to Apply

Please visit CalOpps.org to submit a fully-completed application, current resume, and a cover letter before the filing deadline. A limited number of applicants with the most desirable qualifications, as determined by initial screening of applications and resume, will be invited to participate in an interview and testing process that may consist of a written test and oral-board interview. Applicants will be notified by email if they are invited to participate further in the selection process. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (925) 253-4214 or at humanresources@cityoforinda.org.

Completed application materials must be submitted on the CalOpps.org website by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2020.

The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

 
The City of Orinda is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex origin or disability.  In accordance with Federal law, the City of Orinda will only hire individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States.  Candidates with a disability which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process should submit a request for accommodation with the application.  Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request.
 

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ABOUT FREMONT

Centrally located and serving as the eastern anchor of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, the City of Fremont (pop. 235,439) prides itself on being a vibrant and strategically urban community.  Fremont has developed into a technological and advanced manufacturing power base that captures metropolitan living at its best.  It is also one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse cities in the Bay Area.

Within its 90-square miles, Fremont boasts over 42 million square feet of office, R&D, manufacturing, and warehouse building space. It is home to a wide variety of innovative high tech, life science, and clean technology firms including Tesla Motors, Lam Research, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Redwood Systems, Boston Scientific, and Western Digital, among many others. The city’s Innovation District is known as the hottest new address for start-ups. Over the last two years, companies in Fremont received more than $400 million in venture funding according to PitchBook Data.  Fremont is a city on the move!

Fremont is an employer that values its people, creativity, quality service, integrity, open communication, collaboration, mutual respect, and diversity. Employees find their work challenging, yet rewarding, and most importantly, enjoy the chance to make a difference through public service.  

The visIon

The City of Fremont has branded itself as strategically urban and as the Advanced Manufacturing Hub in Silicon Valley. Now, the City is in the midst of developing its Downtown and Warm Springs Innovation District as well as implementing land use policies and programs that will promote thoughtful and sustainable development that will lead Fremont into the future.

THE POSITION

As an integral member of the Community Development Department’s management team, the Planning Manager will plan, organize and manage the current and long range planning activities relating to the general plan and zoning code implementation and interpretation.  The incumbent will act as: City Planner in the implementation and interpretation of City ordinances and regulations, and Secretary of the Planning Commission.  In addition, the successful candidate will identify policy issues and work with staff to develop options and recommend solutions.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

· Supervises preparation of the City Planning Commission agenda and compilation of required reports and documents.

· Participates as a team member in the work of the department's management team, understanding and then implementing assigned duties and responsibilities to support team goals and objectives.  Works cooperatively with other team members, receiving and sharing information, soliciting input, identifying operational and interpersonal issues, participating in the development of problem solving solutions.

· Recommends and justifies program goals and related financial and staff resource needs.

· Monitors and reviews operations, employee performance, staff development, and program implementation for customer satisfaction, efficiency, effectiveness, work priorities, and compliance with laws, rules, regulations, and standards.

· Develops and maintains positive collaborative relationships and problem solving with other City departments.

· Ensures that staff is provided with resources and technology necessary to provide customer efficient project management and responsiveness to the public.

· Evaluates staff performance; provides employee counseling, recommends employee discipline and develops and implements employee development plans.

· Participates in developing, interpreting, and communicating appropriate application of policy and operational procedures.

· Reviews policies, legislation, existing processes and procedures to determine where improvement can be made.

· Reviews and interprets laws, rules, regulations and ordinances.

· Develops and implements productivity measurements and statistics.

· Recommends hiring of consultants.

· Prepares or directs the preparation of requests for proposals and reviews and evaluates proposals.

· Provides technical expertise to other City departments and divisions.

· Takes the lead role in tracking legislative changes and informs the management team of impacts to the City and develops implementation strategies to ensure Fremont compliance with changes.

· Provides information to and represents the City with representatives from State, federal and other local agencies.

· Represents the City in the community and with other organizations.

· Make presentations to the Planning Commission, City Council, community groups and professional organizations.

CANDIDATE PROFILE
Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge and skills necessary to satisfactory job performance would be qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be:  Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in city planning, architecture, public administration, civil engineering or a closely related field and six years of progressively responsible experience performing varied and complex planning work, three years of which have included supervising professional staff.  A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in city planning, architecture, public administration, civil engineering or a closely related field is highly desirable.

Possess knowledge and experience in urban design, place-making, transportation/multi-modal system, environmental review
Provide leadership to motivate staff and ensure resources are appropriately allocated 
Demonstrate exceptional skill in written and oral 
      communication
Analyze, interpret and present qualitative and quantitative information in an informative manner for City Council, boards, commissions and other community stakeholders
Make sound decisions under pressure 
Exercise prudent budget management and cost-effective service delivery
Inspire cooperation and confidence in others
Possess the ability to design, facilitate and improve organizational development processes
Exhibit personal accountability and integrity
Build and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff and clients

*This position requires the possession of a valid California driver’s license in order to travel independently within and outside City limits to fulfill assigned duties and responsibilities.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The annual salary for this position is $137,315—$185,327 depending on qualifications. 
CalPERS Retirement Benefit*
Classic Employees - 2.0% @ 60 benefit, 3 year final average compensation. 
New Employees - 2.0% @ 62 benefit, 3 year final average compensation.
Required PERS contributions vary by plan.  All required contributions are tax deferred.
Cafeteria Benefits Plan for employees/dependents includes up to $2,230.18 monthly to purchase medical, dental and vision plans; child care and medical expenses can be paid for with pre-tax dollars.
A complete benefits summary can be found at Fremont.gov or by  using this link:    Benefits
This is a Fremont Association of Management Employees (FAME) represented position with a probationary period of twelve (12)months.
*Refer to CalPERS web site for complete definitions of Classic and New employees:  www.calpers.ca.gov  
HOW TO JOIN OUR TEAM 
To be considered for this  position, apply online by submitting a completed City application and resume through our on line application system: City Jobs 
The process may include individual and/or panel interviews, written exercise, fingerprint check, and other related components.  Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process.  Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. 
Please advise Human Resources of any special needs a minimum of 5 days in advance of the selection process by calling (510) 494-4660.  
 

JOB TYPE

Part-time, Temporary/Seasonal

THE POSITION

The City of Dublin is currently accepting applications for part-time Preschool Aide(s) at the Shannon Center Preschool on 11600 Shannon Avenue and at the preschool located at Dublin Elementary School on 7997 Vomac Road. Under the supervision of the Preschool Teacher, assists with organization and instruction of preschool classes for children 18 months through 5 years. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The following duties are normal for this classification. 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 class.
• Assist in planning and implementing preschool class activities.
• Assist in conducting preschool class activities in areas such as arts and crafts, games, music, or story time.
• Exercise precautions necessary to ensure the safety of preschool participants.
• May provide minor first aid to participants and/or perform related first aid/emergency techniques.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Want to be involved in the full array of public safety communications services for Police/Fire and EMS? Are you interested in doing that as part of a dynamic and progressive team? 

This is an outstanding opportunity to become part of our dedicated team and to be actively involved in taking our District forward. The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District and the San Ramon Police Department have partnered to develop a joint 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Center. Dispatchers process all incoming emergency and non-emergency calls-for-service and dispatch Police/Fire and EMS. The San Ramon Valley 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Center is an EMD Accredited Center of Excellence, certified by the International Academy of Emergency Dispatch. The Communications Center is equipped with state-of-the-art voice, data, and wireless technology utilizing TriTech CAD/RMS, Vesta 4.0, and Motorola MCC 7500 Elite. 

Below is a summary of some of the typical tasks a Public Safety Dispatcher completes. 

DUTIES:  

• Receives and processes 9-1-1, emergency and non-emergency requests for assistance, evaluates the information provided and creates CAD system events; provides pre-arrival and post-dispatch instructions to the caller or relays information to other jurisdictions; processes and prioritizes incoming calls.
• Dispatches Police/Fire and EMS personnel and equipment on both routine and emergency calls utilizing a CAD system, multiple video display terminals, radio dispatching consoles, and related equipment.
• Monitors and maintains status of public safety personnel and equipment; analyzes situations accurately and takes effective action to help ensure officer and firefighter safety; handle the reassignment of fire equipment to ensure adequate district-wide fire protection.
• Provides operational support for police, fire, and medical operations; facilitates outside agency assistance and mutual aid requests; as requested, enters, updates, and retrieves information from teletype networks relating to wanted persons, stolen property, vehicle registration, stolen vehicles; handles tow requests and other information

For more information about the Public Safety Dispatcher duties, please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/srvfire/classspecs/1178119?page=2&pagetype=classSpecifications

BENEFITS:
Please visit our website to view a summary of benefits: https://firedepartment.org/our-district/human-resources/benefit-summary

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Upon the hiring managers decision, any combination of training, experience, and education may be substituted to meet the minimum qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION
Possession of a high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalency or a high school proficiency certificate.

REQUIRED LICENSE
Possession of a valid California Driver's License.  Maintenance of a valid California driver's license is required as a condition of employment. 

REQUIRED SPECIALIZED CERTIFICATES 
P.O.S.T. Basic Dispatch certificate required at time of application 

HIGHLY DESIRABLE BUT NOT REQUIRED
Medical Priorities Dispatching System (MPDS) certificate from the International Academy of Emergency Dispatch
Healthcare Provider CPR certificate

APPLICATION PROCESS
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.  Candidates must apply online through Government Jobs at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/srvfire. A complete job announcement is also available on the District website at www.firedepartment.org/employment.

This is a continuous posting. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

The District will review application material and select the most qualified candidates to participate in the recruitment process, which includes a panel interview.  

As part of the overall recruitment process, candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment will be required to successfully pass a background investigation, including credit report, and a medical examination, including drug screening.

THE SAN RAMON VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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JOB DESCRIPTION

The After School Instructor will plan, prepare, and instruct recreation activities (Instructor Aides will assist). Activities may include art, cooking, dance, pre-school program and other program areas. Programs are designed for children ages 6–12 years of age (school grades 2nd to 6th). Job site placement: Brier, Cabrillo, or Grimmer Elementary.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (These duties are a general description and are not all inclusive.)

• Develop and submit lesson plans including class content and material needs.
• Reinforce instruction on an individual or small group basis by assisting or tutoring students.
• Lead organized activities to develop and strengthen youth academic, recreational, and social skills.
• Plan lessons and activities so they are appropriate to students with various abilities.
• Ability to requisition supplies and/or purchasing program supplies within City guidelines.
• Evaluate and provide constructive feedback on activities.
• Conduct creative and safe class meetings; instruct students on the safe and proper use of supplies, tools, and equipment.
• Participate in cleaning and maintaining the facilities and equipment.
• Interact professionally and appropriately with parents, students, and staff.
• Communicate with supervisor regarding classroom needs.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
   
  SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED
  General supervision is provided by a Program Coordinator or Recreation Supervisor. The Instructor Lead may supervise an Instructor Aide.

JOB DESCRIPTION  

Instruct children and adults (primarily 5-12 years of age) in beginning to intermediate sports camps or programs, such as Badminton, Basketball, Baseball, Cricket, Football, Softball, Soccer, Tennis, etc. Class content should provide basic and/or more advanced game mechanics, strategies, and the rules of sports, depending on the student level of skill. Class must emphasize the importance of good sportsmanship and team play.  The goal is to have fun and develop a skill. 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (This is a general description of duties and is not all-inclusive)

• Prepare area for specific sport (i.e. setup gym or sports field, assure all equipment is available, etc.)
• Teach all necessary aspects of sports
• Keep score of games, if applicable
• Maintain rosters and City forms
• Implement lesson plans to be provided by the City
• Enforce City policies and procedures
• Provide encouragement to participants and provide a positive atmosphere for play
• Participate in promotional opportunities, staff training and meetings when required
• Perform other duties as assigned
   

SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED

The Assistant Recreation Supervisor or Recreation Supervisor provides general supervision

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