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POSITION SUMMARY

Under supervision (Account Clerk I) or general supervision (Account Clerk II), performs a wide variety of responsible clerical and technical accounting work involved in performing financial record keeping and reporting duties in support of assigned accounting system, function, or program area including in the areas of utility billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, business licenses, and revenue collection and cash management; provides information and assistance to the general public and City departments; maintains file and records; and performs a variety of clerical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

This is a broad classification with individual positions assigned to specific functional areas; duties and assignments may overlap depending on the operational needs of the department and staffing levels.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Account Clerk I - This is the entry-level class in the Account Clerk series performing the more routine and less complex clerical accounting support and customer service assignments while learning City policies and procedures. Positions at this level are not expected to function with the same amount of program knowledge or skill level as positions allocated to the Account Clerk II level and exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise. This classification is flexibly staffed with Account Clerk II. Advancement to the “II” level is based on demonstrated proficiency in performing the assigned functions and is at the discretion of higher level supervisory or management staff.

Account Clerk II - This is the full journey level class within the Account Clerk series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Account Clerk I by the performance of the full range of clerical accounting support duties as assigned including performing the full scope of clerical financial record keeping transactions, customer service functions, and related support duties. Employees at this level receive 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. Positions in this class series are flexibly staffed and are generally filled by advancement from the “I” level, or when filled from the outside, require prior experience. Advancement to the “II” level is based on management judgment and/or certification or testing that validates the performance of the full range of job duties. This classification is distinguished from the Senior Account Clerk in that the latter is responsible for the more complex and difficult technical duties within the area of assignment and may provide lead direction to other Account Clerk positions.

EXAMPLE OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES – For a complete job description, visit www.ci.ceres.ca.us.

1.       Perform a variety of responsible clerical accounting and financial office support duties in support of assigned accounting system, function, or program area including in the areas of utility billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, business licenses, and revenue collection and cash management.

2.       Prepare, maintain, and/or verify a variety of accounting, financial, and statistical records, ledgers, logs, and files; gather, assemble, tabulate, enter, check, verify, balance, adjust, record, and file financial data; codes data according to prescribed accounting procedures; reviews information to ensure accurate reporting; resolve discrepancies; establish and maintain various files and records.

3.       Perform data entry; post receipts and other information to various city accounts and funds.

4.       Assist in the preparation of financial, accounting, and statistical statements, analyses, documents, and reports; assist other accounting staff and departmental management in the preparation of reports; gather and organize data.

5.       Prepare daily City deposits and post appropriate journal entries.

6.       Prepare and submit all warrants and warrant list for review and approval.

7.       Perform a full range of customer service duties related to area of assignment; provide information to the public and City staff requiring the use of judgment and the interpretation of policies, rules, and procedures.

Public Safety Dispatcher I is the entry level class in the Public Safety Dispatch series.  Performs a variety of duties involved in receiving, evaluating, prioritizing, and relaying calls for emergency and non-emergency public safety assistance; dispatches appropriate units and coordinates response of emergency personnel; operates a variety of telecommunications equipment including radio, telephone, and computer aided dispatch systems; and performs a wide variety of specialized clerical duties involved in the preparation, maintenance, and release of materials related to law enforcement activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:
Operations, services, and activities of a public safety telecommunications and dispatch center.
Operational characteristics of modern public safety telecommunications equipment including computer aided dispatch systems and multi-channel radio systems.
Law enforcement and emergency service procedures for responding to and handling reported incidents.
Techniques of questioning for both emergency and non-emergency calls.
Methods and techniques of receiving, prioritizing, and dispatching emergency and non-emergency calls for service.
Functions of the Public Safety Department and other City departments.
Geographic features and locations within the area served.
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment.
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Methods and techniques of telephone etiquette.
Methods and techniques of conflict resolution.
Principles and procedures of record keeping.

Ability to:
Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
Effectively communicate and elicit information from upset and irate callers.
Speak clearly and concisely in an understandable voice via radio and telephone and in person.
Hear and distinguish radio voice traffic within normal levels and over background noise.
Make independent decisions that affect the safety of public safety personnel, citizens, and property such as those involved in determining the urgency of requests received and the appropriate action to take.
Dispatch police units quickly and effectively.
Think quickly, calmly, and clearly in emergency situations.
Perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
Operate a variety of telecommunications receiving and transmitting equipment including radio transmitting communication equipment, teletype equipment, and computer equipment.
Operate specialized public safety computer systems and applications.
Read and interpret maps and other navigational resources and give directions.
Type and enter data accurately at a speed necessary for successful job performance.
Work under pressure, exercise good judgment, and make sound decisions in emergency situations.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Interpret, apply, and explain applicable federal, state and local policies, procedures, laws, codes and regulations including police records retention and dissemination policies and procedures.
Maintain composure, alertness and concentration while working for extended periods of time.
Compile, maintain, process, and prepare a variety of records and reports.
Deal tactfully and courteously with the public reporting emergencies and seeking information or filing a report.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Dispatcher I

Education/Training:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by successful completion of the basic dispatcher course within specified time period.

Experience:

Two years of increasingly responsible clerical experience that includes customer service in an environment with frequent interruptions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein 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 job functions.

Environment: Work is performed in an office and emergency services dispatch center setting with extensive public contact; incumbents are required to work evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts; incumbents may be called back or held over to maintain staffing levels. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.  The office is a low-light environment.  The type and nature of calls can create periods of extended stress.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office and emergency dispatch center setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Communications switchboard, including computer-aided systems, desktop and laptop computers including word processing software, copy machine, fax machine and two-way radio system.

SELECTION PROCESS

Application Evaluation:  The qualifications of each applicant, as set forth in the application, will be continuously reviewed by the Police Department and Human Resources. Applicants who pass the initial Application Evaluation Test will advance to the next testing phase, the Interview.   Note: Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement in the selection process.  

Those candidates who successfully pass the Interview phase of testing will be certified to a Hiring Eligibility List and the top three (3) scorers will be referred to the Police Department for a selection interview with the Chief of Police.  A select number of candidates will be authorized by the Chief to advance to the Background Investigation, including Fingerprinting. 

Conditional Offer of Employment:  Candidates who pass the Background Investigation will receive a Conditional Employment Offer and will advance to the pre-employment medical examinations, which will include medical psychiatric and physical examinations, including drug testing.

NOTE: Information contained herein does not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and is subject to change without notice.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT     

If you are a qualified individual with a disability as defined by the ADA and you need reasonable accommodations to participate in any of the examinations administered by the City of Ceres, you must notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date or review date for the specific job. Official documentation of your functional limitations to support your request may be required.

THE CITY OF CERES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY

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DEFINITION

Under general direction, assists the Community Development Director in directing, planning, coordinating and administering the current and advanced planning activities of the Community Development Department; provides technical direction and advice on professional planning operations and performs a variety of related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This one-position classification is a confidential, mid-management position that reports to the Community Development Director. Incumbent is responsible for planning, coordinating and supervising Planning Division activities and functions with the highest degree of professionalism and customer service. Incumbent has considerable independence in selecting work methods or procedures. Instructions given by the supervisor generally do not provide all of the information needed to complete an assignment. Incumbent is expected to resolve most problems confronted through the application of technical knowledge, judgment and precedent, referring to the supervisor only those problems which involve the establishment of new procedures or which involve solutions that are inconsistent with departmental procedures and policies.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversee, coordinate, manage and perform current and advanced professional land use planning functions;
• Manage environmental analysis and planning studies of complex current and advanced planning projects;
• Participate in assisting the public at the front counter;
• Confer with and advise contractors, developers, architects, engineers and the general public;
• Prepare reports and recommendations to the City Council and Planning Commission;
• Assist in the implementation of city land use planning goals and objectives;
• Establish schedules and methods for providing planning and development services;
• Identify resource needs, review with appropriate management staff and allocate resources accordingly;
• Participate in the contract bidding process;
• Assist in the preparation of request for proposals, evaluate proposals and conduct interviews;
• Negotiate and monitor contract agreements;
• Draft new city ordinances governing land use and development;
• Make presentations to staff, Planning Commission, City Council, committees and the general public;
• Educate parties on the impacts of community planning projects;
• Process all zoning applications, associated reviews and permits, subdivision and parcel maps, general plan amendments and environmental review documentation;
• Conduct field inspections and review development proposals;
• Provide staff support to City Council, Planning Commission, departments, and committees;
• Assist the Director in developing department budget and work program;
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

 DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Research methods as applied to the collection, tabulation and analysis of data affecting current and advanced public land use planning.
• Engineer drawing and topographic mapping.
• State law relating to environmental impact analysis, general plans, zoning and land divisions.
• Methods of graphic illustration and presentation.
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
• Advanced principles and practices of urban planning and development.
• Advanced site planning and architectural design techniques and methods.
• Current literature, information sources and research techniques in the field or urban planning.
• Technical report writing techniques.
  ? General principles of economic development and redevelopment.

Ability to:

• Collect, analyze, tabulate and compute land use planning statistics and related information pertaining to planning and zoning research.
• Conduct current and advanced planning and zoning related research and field inspections.
• Present land use planning related information to the Planning Commission, City Council and the general public.
• Clearly and effectively communicate complex ideas and concepts in writing and orally.
• Supervise subordinate staff and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Use personal computer including working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (knowledge of ArcView GIS or similar program desirable).
• Use and maintain computer database.
• Establish and maintain efficient and effective filing system of related land use documentation and development.

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Planning, Architecture, Environmental Design, Urban or Regional Planning or closely related field.

Experience:
A minimum of four years of extensive, increasingly responsible experience in professional land use planning involving all aspects of current and advanced municipal planning including primary responsibility for major planning projects or activities, or the equivalent.

License:
Possession of a valid and appropriate Class C driver’s license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles and a responsible driving record.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to find, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear clearly. Strength: Light work – lifting, carrying and/or pushing 25 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing less than 25 pounds; work is primarily sedentary.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, performs technical duties in regards to Planning, Building, and other Development processes; reviews applications such as building permits, parcel maps, lot splits, zone changes, and environmental assessments for compliance; performs technical/administrative duties; and performs additional responsibilities as required.

This position will be assigned to the Community Development Department.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Review building/construction plans, tract and parcel maps; advise on required permits, determine and collect appropriate service/development fees and charges and issue permits
• Review basic building plans and other development related applications, for conformance with appropriate regulations and conditions of approval for a specific case
• Assist the general public by providing basic information on zoning and development related case processing

• Provide information on and review contractor’s liability insurance for adequacy

• Compile and analyze information and assist in the preparation of a variety of narrative and statistical reports
• Provide a wide variety of clerical work including proofreading, keyboarding, filing, checking and recording information on records
• Compute and process fees, deposit amounts, maintain ongoing accounting and refund of fees and deposits
• Operate standard office equipment, including personal computer and related software programs
• Provide lead supervision for a service area as assigned
• Provide information to the public regarding City development standards, City policies and procedures, California Building Code and building permit process
• Review applications for completeness and researches applications and permit status
• Perform minor technical plan check to ensure compliance with Public Works Standards, submittal requirements, development conditions, improvement standards, construction specification, and city ordinances
• Plan checks and issues “over the counter” building permits for less complex projects as signs, fences, patios, residential solar permits, mechanical/electrical permits
• Perform permit-related monetary transactions, accounts receivable coding, billing inquiries, and invoicing
• Review logs, coordinates and routes various plans and permit applications
• Provide information to the public in person and on the telephone regarding building permit applications and fees
• Maintain familiarity with ordinance and procedural changes
• Provides information to the public regarding such areas as zoning classifications, development standards and permit processes
• Review and issue temporary use permits and home occupation permits
• Input permits into computer and map tracking systems
• Draft rough maps and plots land use information
• Make title searches
• Prepare and distribute agenda packets for Development Review Committee
• Attend meetings and prepares memorialization of meetings
• Assist  in researching new development standards and ordinances
• Compile technical data for analysis such as demographic information and land use information
• Perform various administrative duties including issuing notices of determination and recording subdivision maps
• Prepare and maintain Development Services website information
• Gather, compile and analyze data and prepares technical reports in narrative, graphic, pictorial, tabular, written and oral form
• Contact public agencies, private firms, consultants, City personnel and the public to obtain and impart authoritative information and data; and performs related duties as assigned

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Business English, spelling and arithmetic
• Modern office practices, procedures and equipment
• Operation and care of office equipment
• Current information sources and research techniques in the field of urban planning
• Planning codes and standards governing zoning and building activities
• Personal computer operation and relevant software applications
• Drafting nomenclature, symbols and conventions
• Procedures and techniques of permit processing and basic process for plan review and inspection
• Interpret and understand architectural/engineering building plans, improvement standards, construction standards, and city ordinances
• International Building & State Housing Codes
• Project tracking methodologies
• Basic mathematics and statistical analysis
• Manual and automated filing systems
• Principles and practices of urban planning
• Computer usage and applications including spreadsheets
• Administrative research techniques
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Intermediate mathematics and statistics
• English grammar, spelling and composition
• Recordkeeping principles and procedures
• Principles of composition and report writing
• Modern office methods including keyboard skills
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Knowledge of local zoning as well as state and local building codes
• Principles and practices of the construction permit process
• Computer operation and associated office and permitting programs
• Record-keeping methods
• Modern office methods and procedures
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Basic mathematics
• Filing system and procedures

Ability to:

• Read, interpret and apply a wide variety of technical information from manuals, drawings, specifications, layouts, blueprints, schematics, standard drawing, codes and ordinances
• Maintain a variety of records and files
• Make arithmetical calculations quickly and accurately
• Communicate effectively and tactfully with individuals and small groups in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, officials and the general public
• Perform multiple tasks at one time
• Work in a standard office environment
• Analyze, organize and systematically compile technical and statistical information, and to prepare routine reports
• Ability to read building plans, site plans, building elevation plans and grading plans
• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
• Work effectively in a high volume, fast paced environment
• Plan and prepare comprehensive, clear and concise reports with sound recommendations
• Provide superior customer service
• Properly use Business English, spelling and arithmetic
• Modern office practices, procedures and equipment
• Operation and care of office equipment
• Interpret and apply ordinances and regulations
• Prepare technical reports, documents and correspondence
• Analyze and systematically compile technical and statistical information
• Read maps and aerial photographs to obtain information such as land use, distance, topography
• Use measuring devices such as engineering scales and architectural scales
• Understand engineering and building plans
• Learn and apply computer applications
• Plan, prepare, and provide public presentations
• Prioritize work and meet deadlines
• Understand and carry out oral and written technical instructions
• Communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing, with employees, consultants, other governmental agency representatives, City officials and the general public
• Speak and write effectively to express ideas on technical subjects clearly and concisely
• Maintain office records and files
• Attend occasional evening meetings
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

License/Certificate: Possession of or ability to obtain a valid and appropriate California Driver’s License by time of appointment.

Education/Experience/Training: Any combination of training, education and experience which demonstrates an ability to perform the duties of the position. The typical qualifying entrance background would be one (1) year of increasingly responsible administrative experience in a municipal or county planning department; or two (2) years of college with major coursework in planning, engineering, architecture, geography, public administration, or a closely related field.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is typically situated in standard office environment with some field work. This may result in some exposure to weather and requires the ability to perform duties in areas of unstable footing. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various office equipment. Stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, talk, hear, and smell. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Applications received by the filing date will be reviewed for accuracy, completeness and job-related qualifications.  A limited number of persons whose applications clearly demonstrate they most closely meet the requirements may be invited to participate in the selection process - which may be any combination of written, oral and/or performance exams.  Appointment is subject to successfully passing a pre-employment physical, background and criminal history check.  Before starting work, applicants must present documentation of their identity, authorization to work in the United States, and California Department of Motor Vehicles driving record.  Following appointment, a minimum six-month probationary period is required as the final phase of the selection process.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications are available at Personnel Department, City Hall, 1700 7th Street, Sanger, CA 93657 or www.ci.sanger.ca.us.   Applications must be complete and received prior to the filing deadline.  POSTMARKS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.  All statements made on the application are subject to verification; false statements will be cause for disqualifications or discharge.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

WOMEN, MINORITIES & HANDICAPPED INDIVIDUALS ARE

ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Note:  The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.  Any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.  Questions regarding this announcement may be directed to the City of Sanger Personnel Department.

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I

($20.06 – 25.68 per hour)

The City of Chowchilla is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I for the operation and maintenance of the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I is a journey-level class in the Wastewater Treatment Plant series which normally works under general supervision performing a group of related duties according to established procedures.  This position reports to the Utility Systems or Wastewater System Supervisor and does not supervise. 

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II

($21.61 – 27.66 per hour)

The City of Chowchilla is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II for the operation and maintenance of the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant.  The Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II is a journey-level class in the Wastewater Plant Operator series which normally works under general supervision performing a group of related duties according to established procedures.  This position reports to the Utility Systems or Wastewater System Supervisor and does not supervise.

Under general supervision on an assigned shift; performs a variety of law enforcement and modern crime prevention work; controls traffic flow; patrols an assigned area for the prevention of crime and enforcement of federal, state and local laws and regulations, and arrests violators as necessary; performs investigative work; and other related law enforcement work as required.          

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Under general supervision on an assigned shift:

• Patrol assigned area in car or on foot for the prevention of crime and enforcement of federal, state and local laws and regulations, and arrests violators as necessary
• Answer calls for the protection of life and property and the enforcement of local, county, and State laws
• Stop drivers operating vehicles unsafely or in violation of laws, and issues traffic and parking citations
• Observe assigned areas for suspicious acts and unsafe conditions
• Report abandoned vehicles
• Direct traffic, including regulation of vehicle flow, at times of emergency or congestion
• Conduct preliminary and/or follow-up investigations of crimes and disturbances including burglaries, thefts, robberies, narcotics action, deaths, assaults and accidents
• Serve warrants and subpoenas
• Testify in court at civil and criminal hearings
• Administer first-aid
• Prepare reports for arrests, investigations at crime or traffic accident scenes
• Collect and preserve evidence
• Transport prisoners
• May be assigned special investigations or liaison duties
• May assume responsibility for special department projects
• May work overtime or irregular hours
• And other related duties as assigned

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to:

• Demonstrate keen powers of observation and memory
• Learn standard radio codes and dispatch procedures
• Make mature independent decisions
• Analyze situations accurately and develop effective course of action
• Learn, understand, interpret and apply laws, regulations and ordinances in a fair and impartial manner
• Prepare clear and concise written reports
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions in a timely manner
• Meet and maintain standards for adequate physical endurance and agility
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with all persons contacted in the course of work
• Demonstrate cultural awareness and ethic sensitivity through mature interpersonal skills
• Accurately aim and fire a weapon
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish and Asian languages is highly desired 

Knowledge of:

• All basic police operations as taught in California Basic Police Academy
• Federal, state and local laws and regulations regarding civil, criminal and traffic violations, and the conduct of law enforcement operations including arrest, search, seizure, incarceration, interrogation, investigation and use of deadly force
• City streets, buildings and geography
• Safe operation of motor vehicles
• Department policy and procedures for officer conduct

Skill in:

• Appropriate instantaneous responses to life-threatening and otherwise volatile law enforcement situations
• Safe and appropriate use of firearms and other weapons
• Public relations and contact 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience and Education:

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skill and ability is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skill and abilities would be:

Graduation from a California Basic Police Academy

Completion of the twelfth grade or equivalent and supplemental courses or special training in law enforcement work.                       

License Required:

Possession of an appropriate valid California operator’s license.

Medical Requirements:

Must meet prior to appointment, and maintain during employment with the Sanger Police Department, medical, health and physical standards as required by the department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Strength, stamina, coordination and balance to stand and walk for long periods, bend and reach to conduct inspections, climb up and down ladders, run in pursuit of detainees, physically restrain uncooperative and violent individuals, drive vehicles in high speed pursuit, carry equipment and supplies; remain alert in a confined space on all shifts; vision to see details in low light; coordination, vision and strength for use of firearms; occasional lifting of objects weighing up to fifty pounds; strength to move the weight of an adult human body.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work in confined spaces, stress of working with detainees, persons under the influence of alcohol and drugs, emotional individuals and resistive and combative persons; stress of exposure to personally dangerous individuals and circumstances including dead, injured and sick individuals; exposure to individuals with communicable diseases; exposure to hazardous materials.

DIRECTOR OF

PUBLIC WORKS

$11,535—14,021 Monthly (paid bi-weekly)

Masters Degree Education Incentive of 12%

(plus other EXCELLENT FRINGE BENEFITS)

(OPEN:  March 10, 2022)

Until Filled

First review of candidates:  March 28, 2022

City website:  www.ci.ceres.ca.us

Application submissions on:  www.calopps.org/city-of-ceres

The Director of Public Works is a regular, full-time, administrative, at-will, exempt position. Under general administrative direction, plans, directs, manages, and oversees the activities and operations of the Public Works Services Department including street maintenance, facility maintenance, landscape maintenance, equipment maintenance, wastewater collection and treatment, and water production and distribution; coordinates assigned activity with to other departments and outside agencies; and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager.

The ideal candidate will have a Public Works background with excellent communication skills, ability to cultivate positive relationships, approachable, responsive, and innovative.  The City is seeking a leader with emotional intelligence and knowledge of performance/change management to implement the City Council’s and City Manager’s vision.  Experience working with streets, wastewater, water distribution, parks, fleet, facilities, engineering workforce are desirable. 

This is an excellent opportunity for a  seasoned leader to advance progressive City initiatives.  The successful candidate will be offered an employment agreement based on their qualifications for the position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

· Assume full management responsibility for all Public Works Department services and activities; manage the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, and priorities for each assigned service area; recommend and administer policies and procedures.

· Establish, within City policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocate resources accordingly.

· Assess and monitor work load, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct and implement changes.

· Plan, direct, and coordinate, through subordinate level staff, the Public Works Department’s work plan; assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures; conduct field inspections of work-in-progress and completed projects; ensure the maintenance of safe working conditions and good housekeeping practices; meet with key staff to identify and resolve problems.

· Select, train, motivate, and evaluate assigned personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.

· Direct and review the work of contract consultants providing assistance to staff.

· Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the department budget; approve the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; approve expenditures and implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.

· Keep informed of the status and availability of necessary tools, equipment, and material to ensure availability in advance of need; ensure that material and equipment are properly stored, protected, and maintained; initiate purchases of equipment and supplies required for the Department; coordinate and approve purchasing, bidding, and project cost estimation.

· Provide staff assistance to the City Manager; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.

· Research and prepare technical and administrative reports and studies; prepare written correspondence as necessary; provide periodic reports on department activities.

· Represent the Public Works Department to other departments, elected officials, and outside agencies; coordinate assigned activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations.

· Explain, justify, and defend department programs, policies, and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues.

· Participate on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees including City Council meetings.

· Attend and participate in professional group meetings; maintain awareness of new trends and developments in the fields related to the operation and maintenance of the City’s infrastructure; incorporate new developments as appropriate.

· Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.

· Perform related duties as required.

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