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of people who live, visit, and work in the City of Palo Alto.

Why a Public Safety Dispatcher for the City of Palo Alto

This unique and exciting role as a Public Safety Dispatcher for the City of Palo Alto is the unique variation of dispatching emergency and non-emergency equipment and personnel in response to calls for service including Police, Fire, Ambulance, Utilities, Public Works, and Animal Control services in a state-of-the-art 911 dispatch center!

Qualities of a Successful Public Safety Dispatcher

• Are you highly motivated and able to find creative solutions?
• Are you a strong communicator with a skill-set to remain calm in stressful situations and elicit pertinent information?
• Are you people-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills?
• Are you able to multi-task in a fast paced environment?
• Are you able to apply your excellent computer skills to new state of the art technology?

If you have what it takes to become a successful Public Safety Dispatcher, we invite you to step up and answer the call! Bilingual candidates are highly encouraged to apply and will receive language incentive pay upon successful completion of a language test.

What You Will Need

Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate the possession of the following knowledge skills and abilities which would typically be acquired through:

Public Safety Dispatcher I/II

EDUCATION: High school graduate or GED, and

Public Safety Dispatcher II

EXPERIENCE: One year of public safety dispatching experience comprised of law enforcement or fire service dispatch responsibilities.

CERTIFICATE: Possession of a California P.O.S.T. Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Certificate and experience with emergency medical dispatching and computer-aided dispatching are preferred.
 

For a complete job description please click on the links below.

Public Safety Dispatcher I job description
Public Safety Dispatcher II job description
 

READY TO APPLY? First Step Prior to Applying
Prior to submitting your application please complete the following steps:

• For the Public Safety Dispatcher I candidates, you must take the CritiCall test at the South Bay Regional Training Consortium in San Jose. These exams are held monthly. More information can be found at their website www.theacademy.ca.gov. Click on the Assessment Testing tab and then locate the CritiCall Dispatch Test link. The current fee to take the exam is $75 and this must be paid by you, the applicant.
• Once you have taken the exam and passed, then you may proceed by applying to the position.

• For the Public Safety Dispatcher II candidates, you can proceed to the application process.

How To Apply
Congratulations on taking and passing the CritiCall exam. The next step in the process is to submit your City of Palo Alto application.

• Click on the "apply" tab.  For an online employment guide, please click here.
• When submitting your application, please do not attach any other certifications or paperwork beyond a resume and your Critical Exam. (This includes typing certifications, letters of recommendation, P.O.S.T. certificates, T-scores, degrees, diplomas, etc. Once we need these documents, we will let you know.)

If you are already a Public Safety Dispatcher at a Police or Fire agency in California with your Basic P.O.S.T. Dispatcher certificate and at least one year of experience in the previous 5 years, you will be considered for the Public Safety Dispatcher II level.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The interview, selection, and training process for being a Public Safety Dispatcher are challenging. It has multiple phases and, depending on the training schedule, may result in a lengthy selection process (up to one full year) before being offered a position. Part of our selection criteria includes how well an applicant can read, understand, and follow instructions through this process. Please do your best to comply with the requests we make of you throughout the selection process.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Contract Street Maintenance Worker.  This current opening is in the Public Works Services Department.

This position reports to the Public Works Field Supervisor and will serve as a skilled worker who performs street maintenance duties.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

Will embrace the City’s emphasis on excellent customer service; will demonstrate exceptional ability to establish cooperative working relationships with others; will be detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks, estimate job requirements, keep records and prepare reports; will have experience entering data into computerized maintenance management programs or other reporting systems; will use initiative and independent judgement; will be a team player who likes working with a variety of City staff and the public and have a sense of humor.

Please click on the PDF link below to review the complete job announcement.

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The City of Burlingame is currently recruiting for the position of Administrative Assistant I in the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department.  We are seeking a motivated candidate with a strong customer service orientation and proven organizational and interpersonal skills.  Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Public Works, the Administrative Assistant I performs a wide variety of complex administrative functions to support the Engineering Division.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Types and proofreads a wide variety of correspondence, reports and other material for the department or division head or other appropriate staff
• Independently composes correspondence related to responsibilities assigned
• Provides information and assistance to a variety of interested parties, screens telephone calls, emails and visitors, referring them to the appropriate party or agency
• Performs a variety of other administrative detail in areas such as monitoring of budgetary expenditures and fund levels, processes time cards, payroll and accounts payable and receivable documents
• Operates a variety of office equipment including computers, calculators and copiers; establishes and maintains record management services for the department
• Strong knowledge and experience in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Publisher, and Power Point
• Arranges appointments, meetings, conferences and trips for the division or department head and staff as required
• Maintains a variety of statistical records; inputs, formats, and processes statistical data; checks and tabulates data; prepares simple statistical reports; compiles data for inclusion in reports and other documents and/or for use by other staff members
• Issues permits, processes permit refunds, and maintains permit files electronically
• Researches records for information and compiles summaries and tabulations which may be submitted directly to the requesting individual or agency
• Responds to complaints and requests for information on regulations, procedures, systems and precedents relating to responsibilities assigned
• Provides administrative support to a Commission as assigned; attends meetings of the Commission; records, transcribes, types and distributes minutes
• Maintains payroll records of department personnel; processes a variety of forms to initiate changes in records
• Performs general clerical work including filing, scheduling appointments, ordering and maintaining office supplies, sorting and distributing department mail, acts as receptionist, answers telephone and  provides timely customer service to the public
• May operate a two-way radio for messages and dispatching personnel
• May direct the work of other administrative or support personnel

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:  A high school diploma or equivalency and four (4) years of increasingly responsible administrative and clerical experience.  Prior experience with a municipality or county is preferred.

License/Registration:  Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License.

Knowledge of:  principles of office management; modern office methods, procedures practices, and computer equipment and programs; Microsoft Office applications; the functions and organization of municipal government and the particular department; basic mathematics; English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation; business correspondence and basic report writing; and comprehensive record retention systems; basic principles of supervision and training.

Ability to:  perform responsible and difficult secretarial work involving the use of independent judgment; effectively manage office administrative functions; understand and utilize a geographic information system (GIS); use excel spreadsheets; put PowerPoint presentations together; manages email files; acquire a thorough knowledge of department functions, procedures and policies and a working knowledge of city operations; work independently and make decisions on work priorities and procedural matters with only limited direction received; maintain accurate and complete records; speak, read and write correct English; handle, maintain and process cash and related records; deal with people and matters with confidentiality and sensitivity; work effectively and cooperatively with other staff and the public; type at a speed necessary for successful job performance.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This is the journey level class in the administrative support series. Positions in this class are distinguished from other classes within the series by the difficulty and complexity of duties assigned. Employees perform some of the more difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series including administrative support of a division, to a Commission, or a department. Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to assigned area of responsibility and may supervise lower level administrative support positions. Incumbents must be able to use independent judgment in applying the body of technical information in the performance of an important departmental function and complete responsibility for the function with review by management on overall results. This is the first classification used to provide administrative support to department heads. The next higher class is Administrative Assistant II.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work extended or irregular hours at times; sit at a desk and/or stand at a counter for long periods of time; stand and walk for moderate periods of time; crouch/stoop/squat occasionally. Hear phones and normal conversations and remain calm during difficult situations.

SALARY AND HOURS:

Administrative Assistant I:  $5,169.88 - $6,280.37 per month.  This is a full-time 40 hours per week position working Monday through Friday.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Interested candidates must submit a completed on-line employment application.  Applications submitted without completed supplemental questions will be considered incomplete and disqualified from this recruitment process.  Resumes in lieu of a completed application will not be accepted.  Applications can be obtained on-line at https://www.calopps.org/city-of-burlingame.  Faxes will not be accepted.  ONLY THE FIRST 70 APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.  Applications must be received by Friday, June 15, 2018 at 5:00 PM or until the maximum number of applications are received.  Faxes will not be accepted. 

SELECTION PROCESS:

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will be invited to the written examination.  The most qualified candidates passing the written examination with a score of 70% or higher will be invited to participate in the oral panel interview examination.  A recruitment list will be established from those who pass the oral panel interview examination with a score of 70% or higher. Current and future vacancies may be filled from this list. The list will remain in effect for at least one year unless abolished sooner.  The department will invite the most qualified candidates from the recruitment list to a final department interview.  The Director of Public Works will make the final appointment.  Depending upon the number of candidates, this process may be altered.  After a mutual interest has been established, the final candidate must pass a fingerprint check submitted to the Department of Justice and a thorough background investigation.  All new hires are required to successfully pass a one year probationary period.

Tentative Dates for Examinations (subject to change):

June 26, 2018 – Written Examination
July 19, 2018 - Oral Panel Interview Examination

The City of Menlo Park is looking for a talented technology supervisor with a broad range of technology experience to join its Information Technology team. This newly created IT Supervisor position will serve as the technical lead, supervise and mentor other IT specialists in the division, work with the City's numerous product and services vendors, and report to the IT Manager.  This incumbent will also lead in the design, architect and management of the City’s entire networking, systems, security and data/voice communications infrastructures as well as oversee the City's business and public safety application systems and services.  Ideal candidates will have a wide breadth of knowledge across different technology areas and current trends to ensure the City is positioned for future technology advancement.  The City is looking for an innovative, customer-service focused self-starter who can lead complex technology projects from start to finish and effectively communicate with diverse groups across the organization including end users and management staff.

Ideal candidates should also have the following:
Desired Experience

• Design and management of a Microsoft Windows environment and related Windows domain services systems infrastructure
• Design and management of a complex wide area networking, local area network, and wireless networking infrastructure consisting primarily of Cisco technologies
• Design, management and implementation of client-server, browser-based, cloud-based, and mobile enterprise applications running in a Windows server and desktop environment
• Design and management of an enterprise security infrastructure across various networking, systems and application technologies and platforms
• Design and management of a systems, network and enterprise application management and monitoring system
• Design, management and implementation of an organization's business continuity and business resumption planning process
• Design and management of multiple data center environments integrated with an Azure cloud services infrastructure
• Supervised and mentored a small team of technology staff members to achieve individual, division, and organizational goals and objectives
• Worked with various technology vendors and associated product and services procurement processes
• Contracts and budget management

Related Technologies

• Microsoft Windows Server 2008, 2012R2, 2016 operating systems and related Windows environment domain services
• Microsoft Hyper-V and VMWare ESX virtualization hosting environments
• Microsoft Exchange and Office 365 email messaging environments
• HP data center servers and various storage area network subsystems
• Cisco LAN, WAN, VPN, and wireless networks
• Web and spam filters, mobile device management and related security platforms
• SonicWall, Cisco Firepower, Palo Alto networks and next generation firewalls
• ShoreTel Phone System and general telecommunications technologies

Additional

• Strong written, oral, organizational and interpersonal communications skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
• A desire to continue technology training and advancement
• The ability to plan and execute work through team members and project stakeholders
• Strive to exceed client expectations
• Inspire, develop and mentor staff members
• A great attitude and "let's get it done" mindset
• A high degree of self-motivation

Minimum Qualifications

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 an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in management information systems, computer science or a related field
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible network and server infrastructure design and management, systems analysis, and related experience

A job description, including examples of typical job functions and qualifying knowledge, skills, and abilities, is available by clicking on the Job Description link.

The City of South San Francisco is now accepting applications for the position of Senior Civil Engineer.

Application Deadline: June 7, 2018 @ 5 p.m. or upon receipt of the first 25 qualified applicants, whichever occurs first.

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, AS WELL AS CalPERS, SOCIAL SECURITY, AND MEDICARE PARTICIPATION.

The City of South San Francisco is a fully independent and highly commercialized full-service City with an estimated population of 65,710 growing to 100,000 during business hours. City departments include: Police, Fire; Parks and Recreation, Public Works, Economic and Community Development, City Attorney, Library, Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, City Clerk, and Office of the City Manager. The City has a Council-City Manager form of government with more than 400 full-and part-time employees.

The Public Works Department is comprised of the Engineering, Maintenance, and Water Quality Control Plant divisions.  The Engineering Division is responsible for delivering facilities and infrastructures that meet the needs of City residents and complying with standards and requirements established in the engineering guidelines and the City's Master Plan.

The Engineering Division is headed by the Principal Engineer.  The Senior Engineer position is an advanced-level engineering classification requiring professional registration, performing a wide variety of engineering duties in civil, sanitary, traffic, and other municipal public works, maintenance, and construction engineering projects.  This class is distinguished from other lower-level engineering classes in that it provides direction to staff and performs the more complex engineering and project management assignments.  Assignments and projects may be long-term or may constitute a major portion of a continuous or comprehensive engineering or Capital Improvement Program.

The current vacancy may be filled at the Senior or Associate Civil Engineer level.

The Senior Civil Engineer performs advanced professional engineering assignments on a wide range of municipal projects of a complex nature, including civil, sanitary, traffic, and other municipal public works, maintenance, and construction projects; serves as project manager on a variety of projects; supervises staff performing design, inspection, and surveying duties; assists in the administration and supervision of the division; and does related work as required.

The Senior Engineer should have knowledge to manage a Federal or State grant-funded project, according to the Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM).  Under the direction of the Principal Engineer, the Senior Engineer will manage, review, and perform duties relative to either traffic and transportation engineering or wastewater/water resources.  The Senior Engineer will be required to attend night meetings and prepare presentations for public meetings.  

Selection Process

The process will first consist of a review of application materials and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.  A resume is required to be attached to the application but will not take the place of a fully completed application; incomplete applications and/or questionnaires will not be considered.  Do not put “see resume” on application or supplemental questionnaire as the submission will be considered incomplete.  The highly suitable and qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an oral panel interview (weighted at 100%).  Upon completion of the oral interview, an eligible list will be established which will be used for the appointment to the position. Possession of minimal qualifications does not guarantee advancement in the selection process and placement on the eligible employment list. Top ranking candidates placed on the eligible list will be invited to the next phase of the selection process and will consist of any or all of the following: oral interview and written/practical exercise.

Oral Panel Interview is tentatively scheduled for June 28, 2018.

Appeals concerning administration of an examination must be submitted in writing within two (2) business days from the date the event occurred.

The City of South San Francisco is accepting applications for the position of Associate Civil Engineer.

Application Deadline: June 7, 2018 @ 5 p.m. or upon receipt of the first 25 qualified applicants, whichever occurs first.

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, AS WELL AS CalPERS, SOCIAL SECURITY, AND MEDICARE PARTICIPATION.

The City of South San Francisco is a fully independent and highly commercialized full-service City with an estimated population of 65,710 growing to 100,000 during business hours. City departments include: Police, Fire; Parks and Recreation, Public Works, Economic and Community Development, City Attorney, Library, Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, City Clerk, and Office of the City Manager. The City has a Council-City Manager form of government with more than 400 full-and part-time employees.

The Public Works Department is comprised of the Engineering, Maintenance, and Water Quality Control Plant divisions.  The Engineering Division is responsible for delivering facilities and infrastructures that meet the needs of City residents and complying with standards and requirements established in the engineering guidelines and the City's Master Plan.  Core Services:

• Manage, plan, design, and construct public facilities and infrastructure; the key operational services utilized to carry out this core service include: parks and recreation facilities, public buildings, streets and road systems, traffic and transportation systems, and storm sewers and sanitary sewer systems.
• Regulate / facilitate private development; the key services utilized to carry out this core service include: geological hazard review, grading permits, encroachment permits, hauling permits, parcel / tract maps, utility permits, transportation permits.

The current vacancy may be filled at the Associate or Senior Civil Engineer level.  

The Associate Civil Engineer is an experienced professional-level engineering position.  With the requisite experience, the incumbent performs difficult professional engineering work in the design and construction of public works, including sanitary, traffic, and mechanical projects.  This position differs from all other engineering classifications in that an incumbent works with minimum supervision; performs difficult professional engineering assignments; and may also have considerable public contact work with other City departments, employees, public agencies, elected and appointed officials, and the public. 

Selection Process

The process will first consist of a review of application materials and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.  A resume is required to be attached to the application but will not take the place of a fully completed application; incomplete applications and/or questionnaires will not be considered.  Do not put “see resume” on application or supplemental questionnaire as the submission will be considered incomplete.  The highly suitable and qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an oral panel interview (weighted at 100%).  Upon completion of the oral interview, an eligible list will be established which will be used for the appointment to the position. Possession of minimal qualifications does not guarantee advancement in the selection process and placement on the eligible employment list. Top ranking candidates placed on the eligible list will be invited to the next phase of the selection process and will consist of any or all of the following: oral interview and written/practical exercise.

Oral Panel Interview is tentatively scheduled for June 28, 2018.

Appeals concerning administration of an examination must be submitted in writing within two (2) business days from the date the event occurred.

The City of South San Francisco is accepting applications for the position of Principal Engineer.

Application Deadline: June 7, 2018 @ 5 p.m. or upon receipt of the first 25 qualified applicants, whichever occurs first.

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, AS WELL AS CalPERS, SOCIAL SECURITY, AND MEDICARE PARTICIPATION.

The City of South San Francisco is a fully independent and highly commercialized full-service City with an estimated population of 65,710 growing to 100,000 during business hours. City departments include: Police, Fire; Parks and Recreation, Public Works, Economic and Community Development, City Attorney, Library, Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, City Clerk, and Office of the City Manager. The City has a Council-City Manager form of government with more than 400 full-and part-time employees.

The Public Works Department is comprised of the Engineering, Maintenance, and Water Quality Control Plant divisions.  The Engineering Division is responsible for delivering facilities and infrastructures that meet the needs of City residents and complying with standards and requirements established in the engineering guidelines and the City's Master Plan.

The Principal Engineer is responsible for planning, supervising, and coordinating advanced professional engineering assignments on a wide range of municipal projects of a complex nature, including civil, sanitary, traffic, and other municipal public works, maintenance and construction projects; directs and supervises professional, technical engineering staff performing design, inspection and surveying duties; responsible for the administration, direction and supervision of the Engineering Division.  The position receives administrative direction from the Director of Public Works.

The Principal Engineer is responsible for the general administrative direction of the Engineering Division and control of all projects.  This is the management level class in the professional engineering series and performs more complex engineering duties as well as broader project management and supervisory responsibilities.  This position shall also be capable of reviewing and completing staff work to a high degree of completion.

Selection Process

The process will first consist of a review of application materials and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.  A resume is required to be attached to the application but will not take the place of a fully completed application; incomplete applications and/or questionnaires will not be considered.  Do not put “see resume” on application or supplemental questionnaire as the submission will be considered incomplete.  The highly suitable and qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an oral panel interview (weighted at 100%).  Upon completion of the oral interview, an eligible list will be established which will be used for the appointment to the position. Possession of minimal qualifications does not guarantee advancement in the selection process and placement on the eligible employment list. Top ranking candidates placed on the eligible list will be invited to the next phase of the selection process and will consist of any or all of the following: oral interview and written/practical exercise.

Oral Panel Interview is tentatively scheduled for June 26, 2018.

Appeals concerning administration of an examination must be submitted in writing within two (2) business days from the date the event occurred.

Cable Technician I/II/III

(Anticipated Vacancies)

Application Deadline: 5pm on Friday, June 1, 2018

Annual Salary:

$62,520 — $76,728 Tech I

$68,328 — $83,856 Tech II

$70,380 — $86,376 Tech III

3% increase scheduled for January 2019

The Position

Under the direction of the Cable Television Field Supervisor, the Cable Television Technician installs and services cable television, internet and related services, including new installations, disconnections, relocations and terminal device installation.  Additional duties may include determining the locations of gas, telephone, power, television, water and sewer lines prior to installation, conducting inspections and submitting recommendations for necessary construction and maintenance work, completing work orders and related documentation, and responding to customer inquiries. In order to maintain current knowledge of local ordinances and codes, the Cable Technician undergoes ongoing training related to work methods, use of tools and equipment, and safety practices.  As needed, the Cable Technician participates in the stand-by rotation and may be called upon to respond to emergency situations. 

Ideal Candidate

In addition to technical knowledge, the ideal candidate should possess a positive customer-service oriented attitude, as the Cable Technician regularly responds to inquiries from the residents of the San Bruno community.  The candidate will demonstrate professionalism while performing work, and will have a strong work ethic, maturity, and commitment to customer service excellence.  The successful candidate will have the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment, and utilize excellent time management skills.  

Excellent Benefits

• Enrollment in CalPERS retirement program (2.7%@55 for classic members, 2%@62 for new members)
• Medical, dental and vision benefits provided with employee contribution
• Life insurance equal to one year’s annual salary provided at no cost
• Opportunity for bilingual incentive pay up to 2.5% of salary
• Long-term disability insurance provided at no cost
• Home loan assistance program
• Credit Union membership
• Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

Minimum Qualifications

CATV Technician I

Graduation from high school or equivalent and at least three (3) years of cable television experience at the system operation level

Education/Experience in related fields may be considered on a year-to-year basis with preference given to CATV operational functions

CATV Technician II

Successful completion and maintenance of four (4) certification courses towards achieving the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE) broadband Communications Technician (BCT) certifications or Jones/NCTI Master Technician certifications is required to reach and maintain the level of CATV Technician II in addition to minimum requirements for Cable Technician I level

CATV Technician III

Successful completion and maintenance of Broadband Communications Technician (BCT) Certification or Jones/NCTI Master Technician Certification is required to reach and maintain the level of CATV Technician III in addition to minimum requirements for Cable Technician II level

Special Requirements

In addition to those certifications listed above, possession of and ability to maintain a valid California drivers license

Possession of Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE) Category I Certifications or National Cable Television Institute (Jones/NCTI) certification is highly desired

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge of operation and maintenance of a variety of motorized equipment; methods, tools and equipment used in cable television and fiber optic cable facilities construction, repair and maintenance; safe work methods and practices; mathematical and related techniques used to estimate material needs and their costs.  In addition, the candidate will effectively accomplish the completion of assigned programs and projects; acquire thorough knowledge of applicable programs, policies and regulations of the City and other government agencies; prepare and maintain accurate written reports and records; operate and maintain equipment and tools; work effectively with those contacted in the course of work including the public; engage in a broad range of CATV field and cable plant maintenance, operations, and construction functions; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; and provide quality control for the cable plant.

How to Apply

Applications may be submitted online at www.calopps.org. After an initial screening of applications, candidates that best meet the Department’s needs will be invited to participate further in the recruitment process.  

Applications must be submitted by 

5:00pm on Friday, June 1, 2018

The City of San Bruno is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and as such does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, gender, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices.  If you require special accommodations, please contact us to discuss your needs.

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