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Why Join our Department?

The Public Works Department is comprised of Regulatory Compliance, Engineering, Field Maintenance, Facilities/Fleet, Wastewater Treatment, and Asset Management Divisions.  Each division is led by one of two Deputy Directors, who report to the Director of Public Works.  The department is responsible for the City’s major capital projects and infrastructure including streets, street lights, traffic signals, publicly owned facilities, sewer and storm conveyance systems, wastewater treatment plant, pump stations, a major lagoon, dams, and levees; as well as solid waste and environmental programs.  The City of San Mateo wastewater treatment facility and collection system are undergoing major renovation projects over the next five years valued over $100 million dollars through the Clean Water Program.  The Department is responsible for regulatory compliance related to Stormwater, Pretreatment, Green Infrastructure, and other environmental programs, as well as public outreach to raise awareness to the general public and other stakeholders about these issues.

The Public Works Department is committed to high performance standards, utilizing best practices relative to performance management and team-oriented approaches.  Our mission is to enhance the community and its environment by providing sustainable stewardship and innovative approaches to Public Works services.

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

What You’ll Do

To perform a variety of physical, chemical, biological and bacteriological analyses of water and wastewater according to standard methods and procedures; and to do related work as required. Receives immediate supervision from the Laboratory Supervisor.  Some of the job duties include:

•    Following established procedures, perform physical, chemical and bacteriological analyses of water, wastewater and related materials.
•    Collect varied samples for analysis from specific locations according to a predetermined schedule; may collect special samples as conditions indicate.
•    May collect industrial waste samples as part of the plant’s pretreatment program.
•    Prepare chemicals, bacteriological media, stairs and standard test solutions.
•    Compile and record onto standardized worksheets, logs and forms, perform calculations and transfer data to computer.
•    Clean and maintain laboratory, equipment and instruments; repair and calibrate equipment.
•    Maintain inventory of supplies.
•    May instruct new or lower level employees in the specific procedures of the work.
•    Assist in completing technical reports.
•    May assist on special projects, such as laboratory safety programs.
•    Assist in the development of new procedures.

For a complete list of duties, reference our job specifications at www.cityofsanmateo.org 
 

The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Assistant/Associate Planner.

• Please click on the job announcement file below to review the recruitment flyer.

• A complete application is required, including a written supplemental questionnaire.

• Submit your application online via CalOpps by 11:59 pm on Thursday, February 4, 2021 (or until we have received 100 applications).
• Applications will be reviewed continuously as they are received.

Why join the Redwood City team?    

We offer a wide range of meaningful career opportunities with potential for growth, training and development, competitive salaries, flexible work schedules, paid time off, and robust benefits. The Redwood City team is guided by the core values of excellence, integrity, service and creativity.  Inherent in these values is a great organizational culture based on trust, strong and supportive leadership, respect, risk-taking, empowerment, and effective communication. The community is known for its inclusivity, strong engaged neighborhoods, and civic pride. The City works diligently to maintain positive and productive relationships with community partners, together providing outstanding services, programs and opportunities for residents and businesses. This mix of tradition and progress, community and diversity, makes Redwood City an extraordinary place to work and call home. If you’re looking to grow your career as a part of a hard-working and fun team that fosters innovation, creativity and collaboration, we hope you’ll apply. 

The City is seeking an experienced technician who has a broad range of support skills to provide day to day computer/desktop support, end-point configuration and management, helpdesk support and management, and maintain and troubleshooting various systems hardware, software, and peripherals. Support to be provided via phone, email and internet, as well as physical workstations throughout the City.

The Position

The City of San Bruno is searching for an experienced and self-motivated Business Systems and Information Technology (IT) Manager to ensure the City’s computer, network, and technological needs are effectively met by maintaining, managing and supporting computer hardware and software solutions and driving business continuity operations as well as leading City departments in analyzing business operations and mapping processes to develop technological solutions for enhancing the customer experience. Working with a strong IT team of two, one member focused on systems administration and the other on computer support, this working IT Manager role handles day-to-day oversight of IT while working closely with City departments to enhance overall functions and services to City residents.

This position upholds management best practices, develops and mentors the team, adheres to labor and safety guidelines, ensures compliance with policy and procedures and establishes clear expectations in a manner that upholds the values of the City.

The IT Manager is a hard-working and dedicated individual with experience and ability to define, design and implement all required systems to fully support the digital needs of the organization. They will also provide expert guidance and direct support ensuring the availability, integrity and security of the network, server and workstation environment, telecommunications, on premise and cloud computing. The Business Systems and IT Manager will serve as the project manager for a variety of programmatic areas such as: GIS mapping, permit/planning processing, finance/human resources, public safety, audio/visual support for cable access and other support areas.

Exciting projects include developing and implementing business continuity protocols to minimize disruption to business operations; establishing dashboards for efficiency and efficacy standards, conducting a needs assessment and managing a comprehensive financial and procurement (ERP) system upgrade, and analyzing and recommending IT infrastructure and systems performance. This position will collaborate with key stakeholders to review, analyze, and make recommendations for modifying applications, workflows, or business processes to enhance the organization’s efficiency and effectiveness. This role will instill modern technology disciplines and best practices into IT and drive for high quality in all aspects of IT services.

In addition to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, business administration, or related field and five years of IT experience including two years at a supervisory level; the ideal candidate will possess a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and/or a Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) or IIBA Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) and maintain a successful track record of the following:

• Experience working in infrastructure including cloud exposure and introducing new technologies and change in a dynamic environment; technological expertise in digital service-based organizations; trends in business and management information systems technology; and project management (initiating; planning, executing, monitoring and controlling; assessment).
• Serving as a liaison between the business and technical teams to translate and communicate complex business problems into technical solutions.
• Gaining other people’s trust by demonstrating openness and honesty, behaving consistently, and acting in accordance with moral, ethical, professional, and organizational guidelines.
• Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships.
• Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
• Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
• Ensuring that the (internal or external) customer’s perspective is a driving force behind strategic priorities, business decisions, organizational processes, and individual activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers’ and own organization’s needs; promoting and operationalizing customer service as a value.
• Setting high goals for personal and group accomplishment; using measurement methods to watch progress toward goals; consistently working to meet or exceed goals while deriving satisfaction from that achievement and continuous improvement.
• Using appropriate methods and a flexible interpersonal style to build, motivate, and guide a cohesive team to complete team goals.

This recruitment is being conducted to fill one Business Systems and IT Manager vacancy and may be used to fill future full-time vacancies as they occur during the active status of the employment list.  For a full, detailed class specification, click HERE.

Excellent Benefits

• CalPERS retirement formula of 2.7% @ 55 for classic members or 2% @ 62 for new members
• 80 hours management leave annually with an annual option to cash out
• Annual accruals of 10-23 vacation days based on years of service, 14.5 holidays and 12 sick days
• $500 personal and professional reimbursement annually
• Opportunity for bilingual incentive pay up to 2.5%
• Matching deferred compensation contribution of 0.5% of salary
• Medical, dental and vision benefits provided with employee contribution
• Life Insurance equal to one year’s annual salary provided at no cost
• Long-term disability insurance provided at no cost
• Home loan assistance program
• Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan
• Tuition reimbursement

How to Apply

Applications may be submitted online at https://www.calopps.org. The City of San Bruno utilizes a merit-based selection system. Such a system is competitive and based on broad outreach efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to take part in a process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position.

What happens next?

• We will review your application and all supplemental materials to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the process. Screening will include a review of minimum qualifications, application appraisal rating of education, training and experience and relevance of background qualifications related to the target job as well as supplemental questions if applicable.
• Applicants selected to move forward in the process may be asked to participate in any combination of the following (at any phase of the selection process): a written examination, job related exercise, physical test or job simulation, phone interview, in-person or video interview(s), and/or web-based testing.
• The final phase of the selection process is the probationary period, which in most cases is one year, depending on your classification.

Reasonable Accommodations: 

The City of San Bruno is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices. 

The City of San Bruno Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate disabled applicants. Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the process must inform the Human Resources Department by the final filing date by emailing hr@sanbruno.ca.gov.

San Mateo County Health is seeking a well-qualified individual for the position of Senior IS Business Analyst – Limited Term. A Senior IS Business Analyst, under general supervision, leads, trains, oversees, sets priorities, and directs the work of staff on a day-to-day basis; performs the most complex and varied systems maintenance, operational duties, and/or modification of application systems; regularly leads large-scale or several small-scale projects of critical importance and substantial consequence to the success or failure to the County; serves as a liaison between system users and information technology staff, vendors, and service providers; provides technical and analytical support and training to system users; performs system administration functions to ensure security and effective operation; develops and maintains a variety of automated files, records, and databases; prepares and distributes new procedures, training materials, and a variety of scheduled and ad hoc reports; and performs related work as required.

The current vacancy is limited term in the Health IT Division and will be directly supporting the Environmental Health Services Division. This position is currently located in San Mateo, CA, and may travel/drive throughout the County to perform duties of the job.

The primary focus of this position will be working with the Environmental Health Services Division staff in preparing, selecting and implementing the replacement of the division’s core record management system. In addition, this individual will also recommend and/or assist with implementing other technologies and processes that will improve delivery of services Environmental Health Services provides to county residents and businesses.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 
 

• Obtain and in-depth understanding of the services the division provides, their processes and system workflows and regulatory reporting needs.
• Work closely with division staff to collect and document existing system workflows, identifying areas in need of improvement and new needs.
• Plan, schedule, prioritize, and assign work in consultation with IS Business Manager; inspect systems and infrastructure for maintenance, repair, and upgrade needs and recommend appropriate actions; assist in developing work plans, procedures, and schedules.
• Inspect and evaluate work in progress and upon completion to ensure activities are performed in accordance with department standards and specifications.
• Coordinate projects, personnel, and systems to facilitate access to assigned information systems; provide adequate, smooth, and efficient services for staff; receive, prioritize, and coordinate response to work orders; estimate and provides adequate materials, equipment, and staff needed.
• Function as a liaison between project managers, analysts, systems specialists, data specialists, communications specialists, and client systems specialists to ensure standards and protocols are maintained; assist in coordinating activities with other information services staff.
• Provide lead direction during major systems incidents to ensure an expedient response and resolution; maintain communication with all stakeholders on system status; identify underlying problems causing incidents and designs, proposes, and implement resolutions.
• Provide recommendations to managers and supervisors on the development of long- and short-term system infrastructure plans.
• Participate in the review and recommendation of contracts with outside vendors and consultants; administer, monitor, and evaluate contract scope of work; review design documents to ensure technical integrity.
• Individually or as a project team leader, work on and is responsible for complex large scale or multiple small scale software applications research, development, conversion, installation, and maintenance projects, including planning, organizing, and defining project requirements, methods, and end objectives in consultation with end users; coordinate project activities with team members, other section staff, user representatives and outside vendors.
• Oversee the modification of existing systems and/or the implementation of new systems by developing, writing, and disseminating procedures that utilize new or changed system applications and by evaluating system modifications in response to operational, program, and/or regulatory changes.
• Oversee and assign requests for assistance related to the use of department and/or program systems and software applications to staff; determine severity of problem and resolve or refer to appropriate personnel or vendor for resolution.
• Oversee the facilitation of a variety of system user and work groups to identify user needs and operational, programmatic, and/or regulatory changes affecting application requirements and other related issues.
• Supervise the work of software vendors to identify and resolve programming and other operational problems; oversee the scheduling of corrective patches and upgrades between vendors and staff; interact with vendors, external agencies, auditors, or other staff to obtain requested data or special reports.
• Design, implement, evaluate, and modify information systems training programs used by the department and/or program; request ad hoc reports.
• Oversee the development and execution of system test plans to ensure application performance conforms to specifications; oversee the modification of technologies to correct errors and optimize system performance and cost-effectiveness.
• Stay abreast of new trends and innovations in technology related to County operations; research, recommend, and evaluate vendor solutions and technologies; implements improvements; work with staff to maintain, revise, or improve operations and systems.
• Provide lead direction to a group of business analyst staff; review and control quality of work.
• Provide training to users and other technical staff and advise on best practices.

This is a limited term, at-will position.  Limited Term Employees are assigned to assignments not to exceed three years. They receive medical and dental benefits, similar to regular employees, and a defined contribution retirement plan.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:  Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be equivalent to graduation from a four-year college with major coursework in public administration, business administration, information systems, or closely related field and five (5) years of responsible experience in a position that would provide knowledge of department-specific programs, processes, and/or operations, including at least three (3) years of experience in the planning, implementation, oversight, and/or utilization of automated information systems and applications used to support departmental activities and specific to the specialty area assigned which includes report design, writing, and generation; business analysis; technical writing; system administration; vendor relationship management; and/or departmental information security.  Additional related experience may substitute for education requirement on a year-for-year basis, up to four (4) years.

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION

If you are interested in being considered for this limited term position the following items must be submitted via e-mail: 
 

• Cover letter with responses to Supplemental Questions (maximum of 2 pages)
• Resume

Supplemental Questions:

1. Describe in detail how your education and work experience qualify you for the Senior IS Business Analyst position, including successful replacement of a record management system, if any. Be specific about where the experience was acquired, the responsibilities and duties performed, and how long you worked in that capacity.

Additionally, state any relevant certifications, trainings, or classes.

2. Describe your project management experience. As part of your response, include types of collecting requirements and tracking issues and risks, and outcomes of the projects.

Additionally, provide one relevant example that best illustrates your project management experience. Include the project, the steps you took, a risk/challenge you encountered along with how you communicated it to stakeholders and how you addressed it, and the ultimate result.

3. Describe in detail your experience and ability to communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders throughout the project/software development cycle starting from gathering and validating requirements to the software system you implemented to training end-users. As part of your response, describe the communication methods you used, the steps you took in implementation and how you ensured end-user training.

Please include the words "Senior IS Business Analyst – Limited Term Position" in the subject line of email submission. All submitted materials must be in a Word or PDF format.

Please submit the above listed materials via email to:
  

Melissa Sheehan, Health Information Systems and Technology Manager
Email: msheehan@smcgov.org

Application materials will be reviewed as they are received, and well-qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
 
Apply immediately. Application materials will be accepted until position is filled. This posting is open on a continuous basis and selection may be made at any time within the process.
 
NOTE: Application materials are only accepted via e-mail. Materials sent via regular mail and/or fax will not be accepted. Submittals that do not include all required elements (cover letter with responses to supplemental questions and a resume) will not be considered.
 

The County of San Mateo is a diverse, inclusive workplace, where employees are valued and respected for their different perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, and contributions.
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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The Building Efficiency Program Fellow will work closely with Sustainability staff within the Public Works Department to support the launch of the Brisbane Building Efficiency Program (BBEP).

The BBEP is a new program under the city’s Climate Action Plan established through city ordinance in December 2019. It requires commercial, industrial and multi-family buildings larger than 10,000 square feet in Brisbane to benchmark their buildings beginning in 2021. The BBEP is one of the few programs in the state and country to go “Beyond Benchmarking” and require buildings to meet high-performance standards or complete building audits and take action to improve. First of their kind compliance pathways include Green Lease and Distributed Energy Resource options. Get in on the ground floor as we complete development of this innovate program and begin implementation!

Tasks and Responsibilities:
1. Implementation: Facilitate the rollout of the Brisbane Building Efficiency Program through the first benchmarking compliance cycle. Assist in the tracking and reporting of program progress, including suggested improvements.
2. Outreach: Assist with notification of building owners and tenants regarding compliance obligations. Coordinate with the City of Brisbane’s Sustainability and Communications Managers on program marketing activities (e.g. website, social media, and collateral development).
3. Stakeholder Engagement: Assist with in-person and/or virtual stakeholder engagement sessions to inform participants about program requirements and how to comply.
4. Customer Support: Respond to phone and email questions and concerns. Host office hours or technical support sessions to assist stakeholders with compliance.
5. Benchmarking: Work with small businesses to gather facility details and access utility data to complete energy and water benchmarking in Energy Star Portfolio Manager.
6. Communication: Communicate and coordinate with internal staff and external program stakeholders such as building owners/operators, tenants, PG&E, strategic partners, contractors, and community and business organizations to facilitate program objectives.
7. Data Management and Reporting: Compile, organize and present program compliance data and results in both written and verbal form. Assist with reporting to the CA Energy Commission, as well as city leaders and the public.

Minimum Qualifications: Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field. Experience in building energy usage and systems and/or Energy Star Portfolio Manager is a plus.
Term of Fellowship: January – August 2021

Interested applicants should apply here:

https://fm.seiinc.org/climatecorps/jobs/building_efficiency_program_fellow_-_january_start_79DFD1.html

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The City of Pacifica is currently hiring part-time Child Care Aides and Child Care Associate Teachers to join our team!

Are you 18 years of age or older?  

Are you available to work Monday through Friday with varying shifts?

Do you have a passion for working with children?

If so, apply today!

THE OPPORTUNITY

The City of Pacifica is a beautiful coastal community, just south of San Francisco with an exciting opportunity for Child Care Professionals. Currently, the City of Pacifica Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department is recruiting for Child Care Aides and Child Care Associate Teachers to join our Child Care Team! The level at which an individual is hired will be dependent on the applicant's qualifications, work experience and education.

At the City of Pacifica, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. To us, equal opportunity employment is not just about compliance, it’s about who you are, how you can help our City and who you want to be. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and residents.

Salary

Child Care Aide: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour, part time, non-benefited, typically limited to 1,000 hours per year.  

Child Care Associate Teacher: $18.50 - $25.00 per hour, part time, non-benefited, typically limited to 1,000 hours per year.

CHILD CARE AIDE

This position will work directly with a Child Care Site Coordinator or Lead Teacher at varying pre-school or K-6/ K-8 school sites based on program needs. The Child Care Aide is responsible for leading activities and supervising small groups of children in State-funded Title V programs.

BASIC EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

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

• Assisting staff in implementing youth recreation activities, sports, arts, crafts, and other age-appropriate activities
• Maintaining discipline, site safety and observe the overall physical and emotional well-being of the program participants
• Interacting with parents, participants, school district and city employees in a professional manner
• Attending staff meetings and in-service trainings as required

The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the basic 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 position. Job description is currently under review.

CHILD CARE ASSOCIATE TEACHER

This position is responsible for leading activities and supervision of small groups of children at a State-funded Title V program. 

BASIC EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

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

• Assisting staff in implementing youth recreation activities, sports, arts, crafts, and other age-appropriate activities.
• Maintaining discipline, site safety and observe the overall physical and emotional well-being of the program participants.
• Interacting with parents, participants, school district and city employees in a professional manner.
• Assisting students in completing homework in a variety of subjects.
• Attending staff meetings and in-service training as required.

The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the basic 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 position.   Job description is currently under review.

The City of Belmont is currently recruiting for

Substitute Preschool Teacher

(Casual, Part-Time, w/o Benefits)

(Not to exceed 20 hours per week and 1000 hours in a fiscal year)

Monday - Friday Afternoons - 1pm to 5pm or 2pm to 6pm
 

Requirements:

- Must possess a minimum of 12 Early Childhood Education Units
   (Child Development Principles, Curriculum and Child/Family/Community)

-Must successfully pass TB Test, physical and fingerprinting

Desired Qualifications:

One year or more experience working in a preschool environment.