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Applications accepted until Thursday, January 9, 2020

Written Exam: Thursday, January 23, 2020

Oral Exams: TBA

DEFINITION

Under direction of the Chief Building Inspector, the Building Permit Technician processes building permit applications and issues permits.  Provides information concerning building permit requirements, codes and inspection procedures to contractors, design professionals and the public, checks plans for completeness, calculates permit fees, issues over-the-counter building permits and routes plans.  Does related work as required.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:  accept, review and evaluate building permit applications for completeness and correctness ; review blueprints for completeness and accuracy and check for basis code compliance; verify parcel ownership and check for violations and inspection history; process over-the-counter residential applications for permits to repair-in-kind building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical; determine which agencies must review applications and route building permit applications to various City agencies and departments to process; provide information to the public concerning the building permit process requirements, codes and inspection procedures; assist the public in completing applications for building permits; receive complaints and handle or route to the appropriate staff to solve; explain denials of applications, additional requirements and the process for reapplying; determine building fees; calculate square footage and determine cost-per-square-foot based on use, occupancy and type of construction; notify applicant when the building permit will be issued or if additional information is required; issue building permits; input, access and analyze data using a computer; maintain records; prepare weekly and monthly reports; and attend meetings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: Federal, state and municipal codes, ordinances, and regulations related to building construction, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, heating, and gas installations; construction drawings and blueprint reading; building construction types; inspection methods and procedures; office practices and procedures.

Ability to:  Establish and maintain effective, tactful, positive and fair working relationships with property owners, developers, building contractors and the general public even in occasionally hostile situations; understand, explain, and consistently and fairly apply policies, laws, codes, regulations, and the permit process; apply the principles of mathematics; read and interpret building plans and specifications; review building permit applications for completeness and correctness; use assessor’s parcel map to locate property; calculate square footage; input and access data using a computer;  interact positively and cooperate with co-workers, respond politely to customers, work as a team member, function under demanding time pressure, respond in a positive manner to supervision, and attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.

Experience:  One year of public contact work in a similar enforcement department or agency or experience with land use regulations, the building process, construction, or drafting which was combined with major public contact.

Education:  Graduation from high school or equivalent.  Desirable additional education would include two years of college course work in construction technology, blueprint reading and drafting, building inspection or civil engineering.

License:  Must possess a valid Class C California Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record.

Distinguishing Characteristics: The Library Assistant I is the entry level classification in which incumbents perform the more routine library service functions, including shelving, routing of materials, weeding and shelf-reading books, and other assigned projects. Initially under closer supervision, incumbents learn to perform functions within established guidelines. Scheduling is flexible.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of circulation duties in the adult and children’s area of the library; checks in and checks out materials; prepares materials for return to the circulating collection; conducts router; assists patrons and explains the use of computers as well as other related equipment available for general public use. 
• Demonstrates a full understanding of applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties.
• Opens and closes branch library facilities if scheduled at that time.
• Inspects returned materials, including books, publications and video tapes for damage; performs mending, cleaning and repair of materials as necessary; removes and returns expired holds.
• Assists in weeding and shelf-reading; removes designated materials from the collection; reorganizes shelved materials through visual inspection.
• Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies, City management and staff and the public.

THE POSITION

Tri-City is looking for two individuals to serve as part-time (20 hours/ week) Housing Wellness Advocates I, II or III in the Housing Division. The Housing Wellness Advocate positions are for persons with “lived experience” defined as either direct or indirect experience with mental health or behavioral health services. Assigned schedules for these positions will be 8AM – 1PM M-F & 12PM – 5PM M-F.  The Housing Wellness Advocate positions will report to Housing Manager.

This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Provide housing case management, advocacy, support and guidance to persons and families referred to Tri-City to receive services and who have housing instability;
   
• Develop individual case management service plans by using the completed Los Angeles Department of Health Services approved psychosocial assessment, solve problems directly related to housing, and provide encouragement, motivation and support to clients seeking to establish or strengthen their progress;

• Assist clients/families with completion of appropriate forms and documents relating to accessing services within the intake process, as warranted;

• Provide mentoring and/or coaching by helping clients set recovery goals, develop individual Wellness and Recovery Plans (WRAP), solve problems directly related to recovery;

• Perform wellness checks on new and existing clients and assist in program development and case review;

• Other duties as assigned, etc.

Under general supervision and direction of the Building Official, inspects installation to ensure compliance with all building and construction regulations; provides assistance to the general public on pertinent regulations; and prepares and maintains inspection records and reports.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

The Building Inspector is expected to perform the full range of building duties.  This position receives only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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 the class.

1. Inspects construction, alterations or maintenance work for compliance with provisions of the building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and housing codes.
2. Ensures compliance with energy conservation standards and zoning ordinances in accordance with approved plans and specifications.
3. Inspects existing buildings to determine suitability of structures for a particular use or to mitigate hazardous conditions.
4. Provides information to builders regarding code requirements.
5. Maintains building plans and inspection records for on-going projects.
6. Follows up violations and expired permits in a manner to facilitate final compliance.
7. Performs combination inspections to include structural, plumbing, mechanical and electrical installations for swimming pools to ensure compliance with adopted codes in all residential and commercial projects.  Adopted codes shall include in part, the Building, Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical Codes, State Energy and Handicapped Codes, City ordinances, and State and local laws and codes where appropriate.
8. Reviews and approves residential and commercial plans and layouts prior to issuance of permits.
9. Investigates new and existing construction for evidence of illegal practices, such as, construction, demolition and alterations.
10. Checks existing construction for suitability of occupancy classification and for evidence of deterioration and hazardous conditions.
11. Meets with business and property owners with respect to certificate of occupancy, inspections and certificates.
12. Assists and advises contractors, homeowners regarding pertinent regulations; analyzes practices and recommends improvements.
13. Assembles and writes reports, including inspection reports, correction notices, stop work orders, and construction site stormwater runoff reports.
14. Maintains records of work performed.
15. Makes code interpretations and answers verbal and written complaints in regard to all types of building installations as assigned.
16. Deals with difficult people in a constructive manner; delivers and promotes quality customer service.
17. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervising Librarian

San Rafael Public Library

Library & Arts Division

$6,055 - $7,360 per month

Plus excellent benefits

DEADLINE TO APPLY:  Apply by Tuesday, December 31, 2019, for first consideration

If you answered YES to any of these questions, we’d love for you to apply!

The Supervising Librarian is a coach, mentor, and guide with proven skills in leading people and managing programs and budgets.  They will be a highly collaborative, motivated and customer-focused individual with excellent communication skills.  The ideal candidate will want to be part of a dynamic leadership team, is willing to take risks, and be energized to change.  Previous experience demonstrating successful collaborations with school and community partners is highly desirable.

The Supervising Librarian position is in the Library & Arts Division of Library and Recreation.  This new department encourages the growth and development of a strong community by creating experiences that spark curiosity and enable lifelong learning.  We are dedicated to providing quality service through continual improvements to our programs and services for persons of all ages and abilities.  Under direction, the Supervising Librarian will plan and organize a specific section of the Library & Arts Division and is responsible for the full supervision of Library Assistants and other Librarians.

This multi-position class is a working supervisor level in charge of personnel and activities associated with a specific division or function.  These positions participate in the work of the unit as needed.  The positions are guided by established policies and procedures, principles of the field, and management personnel.  This class is distinguished from the Librarian II in that the latter is a professional specialist, whereas this class is a working professional supervisor with associated authorities and responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include the following. Other duties may be assigned):

• Plans and schedules employee shifts, work days, rotation of tasks, and daily or special work assignments.
• Plans, develops, and implements procedures and processes.
• Plans and reviews the work of Library staff and volunteers.
• Interviews applicants for employment and recommends selection.
• Appraises employee performance, documents disciplinary problems, recommends and carries out disciplinary actions, and recommends merit increases.
• Maintains statistics and prepares reports.
• Maintains logs and records, conducts routine and special surveys and tabulation of usage of materials, patron demographics, and related information.
• Uses online systems to develop, organize and maintain collections.
• Acts as liaison for the division with other library divisions, City departments, and the community.
• Operates various computing devices.
• Oversees collection development for the division.
• Trains and supervises staff.
• Provides outreach to schools and community groups.
• Serves as reference librarian.
• Utilizes print, multimedia, and online library information resources to provide direct readers advisory and reference service to library patrons.
• Performs related duties as required.

To be eligible for this position you must have the knowledge of: 

• Principles and practices of supervision.
• Work planning and control, including selection, appraisal, counseling, and motivation of employees, and  planning, scheduling and directing work.
• Library services and collections.
• Professional practices and techniques of library science.
• Online library systems and information resources.

To be eligible for this position you must have the ability to:

• Supervise library staff directly; including planning, scheduling, assigning and appraising work, and counseling employees.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other library staff, employees, and patrons. 
• Identify problems and develop effective courses of action for their resolution.
• Maintain complex records and prepare reports.
• Work evenings and weekends.
• Use online resources and computing devices.
• Use and explain library resources.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Develop and promote library programs and services.

• Master’s in library science issued by a college or university accredited by the American Library Association is preferred.
• Five (5) years of professional library experience with three (3) years’ experience in adult services, children’s services, or branch operations.

LANGUAGE/MATHEMATICAL/REASONING SKILLS:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, procedure manuals, and operating and maintenance instructions.
• Ability to write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to video display and regularly works in inside environmental conditions.  The employee occasionally works with use of personal vehicle.  The employee occasionally works in evenings or weekends.  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS: 

City of San Rafael application is required.  Resumes do not substitute for the City application.  Candidates should detail related education and experience on the application.  The examination process may include the following: application appraisal, oral board interview examination, fingerprinting/background check, pre-employment medical exam, and DMV report.  The passing point for the oral board examination final score will be 70%.   To file an application, go to:  www.calopps.org.  Select “Member Agencies”.   Select “San Rafael”.   Follow this clink to apply via calopps.org: https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-19951886

For more information about the City of San Rafael, please visit www.cityofsanrafael.org

Reasonable Accommodation: The City of San Rafael will make reasonable accommodations in the exam process to accommodate disabled applicants. If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (415) 485-3474 no later than three (3) calendar days before the test date.

THE POSITION

Tri-City is looking for one (1) special individual to serve as a Clinical Therapist I for the Field Capable Services (Older Adult Support Services) Program. This position is a field based, bilingual position which requires the incumbent to meet with clients, ages 60+, in the field at private homes, senior residency sites, local senior centers, etc.  The Clinical Therapist I will report to a Program Supervisor.   

This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Under supervision, to provide counseling/psychotherapy, mental health assessment, consultation, & education within the scope of practice determined by licensure & Tri-City Mental Health policies & procedures;
   
• Provide crisis intervention to mentally ill/emotionally disabled individuals and their families;
   
• Provide case management services on or offsite; meet with clients for regular therapeutic interviews, guide clients in understanding of their illness and contributing personal, social and economic factors;
   
• Assist clients in developing realistic plans and advice clients on community resources;
   
• Maintain records of all activities relating to clients’ care and must adhere to Agency and service billing requirements; work on a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery and other duties as assigned, etc.

THE POSITION

Tri-City is looking for special individual to serve as a Clinical Therapist I or II for the Children’s Outpatient Program (COP) in the Child & Family Clinic. The Clinical Therapist I/II will appeal to individuals who are passionate about working with children, adolescents, young adults and their families.  The Clinical Therapist I/II will report to a Program Supervisor.

This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Provide individual, family, group therapy for children, adolescents, and youth with mental illness and their families;
   
• Provide crisis intervention as needed; collaborate with schools, DCFS and probation as needed;
   
• Provide field and office services; complete all DMH documentation;
   
• Conduct mental health assessments, sessions, treatment plans;

• Ensure that documentation is updated in Electronic Health Record (EHR) regularly;
   
• Other duties as assigned, etc.

THE POSITION

Tri-City is looking for one special individuals to serve as a Community Navigator I/II for the MHSA Department.   This position requires field work and on-call duties for 1 or 2 weeks every month.  The Community Navigator position works to engage with people and their families who need services to help them quickly identify currently available services, including formal and informal supports and services tailored to the particular culture, ethnicity, age and gender identify. This position will report to a MHSA Program Supervisor.   

This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Recruit community-based organizations, faith based organizations, and other community groups to become a part of an active and ever growing locally based support network for people, including those most challenged by mental health issues;
   
• Follow-up with people they have engaged to ensure that they have connected with support structures and received the help they need;
   
• Use information technology and other means to map and keep up to date about the current availability of services and supports in the service area;
   
• Promote awareness of mental health issues & the commitment to recovery, wellness, & self-help;

• Ability to be a team player & have the ability to work in an environment that requires communication & engagement with supervisors & other team members; and other duties as assigned.

A complete job description available upon request.

THE POSITION:

Under the general supervision of the Youth & Family Services Clinical Supervisor, the Case Manager provides professional and clinical social work with high-risk adolescents, young adults, and/or families to assist them to obtain educational, health, employment and social services; coordinates and tracks all new referrals; maintains accurate case files, tracking systems and prepares reports as directed; participates in department and community meetings as necessary and may provide training and assistance to other staff or volunteers; performs related duties as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Duties may include but are not limited to the following: 

• Manage an active caseload of 20-25 clients.
• Receive, process and track all incoming case management, outreach, and counseling referrals.
• Conduct phone intakes with counseling and case management referrals and provide resources for immediate needs as necessary.
• Conduct comprehensive client assessments to collect functional, environmental, psychosocial, financial, employment, housing, educational, and health information as appropriate to develop a case plan.
• Participate in the NHUSD’s Student Attendance Review Board and provide case management services for Union City youth in coordination with the Alameda County Truancy Court.
• Provide referrals for employee readiness programs, assists with employment applications and job readiness skills.
• Develop support systems to meet client needs by identifying and coordinating a variety of available services necessary to obtain family stabilization and self-sufficiency.
• Provide crisis intervention services, supportive counseling and advocacy for clients.
• Conduct home, juvenile detention center and school site visits as needed.
• Monitor and verify services provided to each client on a monthly basis to determine the quality and effectiveness of services provided.
• Prepare case notes and technical reports.
• Develops and implements new processes and procedures as needed.
• Communicate with other service providers, probation, schools, etc. as needed
• Prepare and presents training and educational programs.
• Attend meetings, trainings and workshops.

The City of San Mateo Community Development Department is Looking for a Building Official

Why Join our Department?

You’ll be joining a team of dedicated and talented professionals that strive to provide the highest quality of service to the San Mateo community, in a dynamic, fast paced, collaborative, and innovative work environment. 

The Community Development Department, also known as CDD, is organized into four divisions — Building, Code Enforcement, Housing, and Planning.  CDD has broad responsibilities including, but not limited to, long-range planning, review of applications for new developments, implementation of the City’s housing programs, and maintenance of neighborhoods.  The Building Official will lead a team of focused and highly motivated professionals who work closely with customers, and personnel from other City departments and public agencies.  The Building Official serves as a leader, facilitator, coach, technical expert, and collaborator within CDD, the City of San Mateo, and the community at large.

Look at some of the reasons why the City of San Mateo is a great place to work: https://youtu.be/XNAF7GZUNl8

The Position

The Building Official organizes, directs, plans, supervises, and coordinates the work of the Building Division and ensures compliance with laws and regulations applicable to building construction and maintenance.  The position exercises direct supervision over professional and technical staff in the Building Division.  The Building Official receives general direction from the Community Development Director and/or Deputy Community Development Director and works collaboratively with other division managers within CDD.

For a complete list of duties, reference our job specifications at https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/DocumentCenter/Home/Index/86