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The San Mateo County Libraries seeks an experienced, reliable, and self-motivated Library Administrative Assistant I/II.

The successful candidate is an enthusiastic team player who is able to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Under general supervision, the incumbent performs varied and complex administrative support tasks in support of the Library's Executive Team.
 
Reporting to the Director of Library Services, the Library Administrative Assistant will need to develop a good working knowledge of library administration policies, and procedures. The individual selected for this position should possess excellent organizational skills, enjoy delivering warm and welcoming customer service both internally and externally, and represent the library in a professional way when interacting with the public, other library staff, city and county executives, and elected officials.

The salary range for Library Administrative Assistant I is $69,264 - $86,570 annually.
The salary range for Library Administrative Assistant II is $78,686 - $98,384 annually.
 
We respect, value, and celebrate diversity, and bilingual skills are always desired.

San Mateo County Libraries
San Mateo County Libraries is a Joint Powers Authority comprised of the cities of Atherton, Belmont, Brisbane, East Palo Alto, Foster City, Half Moon Bay, Millbrae, Pacifica, Portola Valley, San Carlos, Woodside, and the unincorporated areas of San Mateo County, a service area with approximately 279,000 residents, 65% of whom have library cards. For more information about San Mateo County Libraries, please visit www.smcl.org.
 
Proud to consistently be named one of the top-rated libraries in the nation, we are champions of learning, sharing, and exploration of open minds, new ideas, and bright futures. It is our mission and our passion to strengthen our community by creating an inclusive sense of place and an environment for learning. We seek enthusiastic team players, creative risk takers, and flexible individuals who proactively search for new opportunities to make public library services relevant to all members of the community. Successful candidates will be excited about new challenges, eager to learn, and energized by working with people from a variety of backgrounds.

To learn more about San Mateo County Libraries, click here!

Examples of Duties:

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

• Assist in the development and implementation of the Library's administrative goals, priorities, policies, and procedures; ensure established goals and deadlines are achieved. 
• Attend and participate in professional and community meetings involving regular contact with the JPA Governing Board and Operations Committee, business or community organizations, and others to exchange information and explain library policies and procedures.
• Research and respond to inquiries by Library JPA Governing Board and Operations Committee members.
• Research and compile a variety of informational or statistical material from sources both inside and outside the office; summarize such information as necessary.
• Provide information and resolve public complaints which regularly require the use of judgment and the interpretation and application of policies and procedures.
• Organize and attend executive meetings by preparing agendas and required informational materials.
• Create, review, and prepare a variety of documents for the JPA Governing Board and Operations Committee members, including policies, contracts, etc.
• Assist with the development and administration of the department's budget and annual reports; may prepare or maintain statistical, fiscal, or payroll information.
• Provide varied, responsible, and often confidential and administrative assistance to high-level management and other associated supervisory and professional staff.
• Organize and manage administrative files, including the implementation of a document management system and retention policies.
• Record and report meeting proceedings and JPA memos; prepare minutes and distribute information resulting from Governing Board and Operations Committee meetings and ensure compliance with public notice requirements.
• Conduct analytical studies of organizational, budgetary, administrative, or other areas for San Mateo County Libraries.
• Analyze data from multiple sources and present information in easy-to-understand and visually appealing formats.
• Collect and analyze library performance measures.
• Perform related duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:  Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is at least two years of executive assistant experience, including providing complex administrative support to management staff.
 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Basic organizations and function of public agencies, including the role of Joint Powers Authorities, elected officials, governing boards, and appointed committees.
• Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, project management, program implementation, and evaluation.
• Techniques for handling demanding situations with diplomacy and tact while working with library staff, government officials, and the public; including maintaining a positive public image under stressful situations.
• Interpret, apply, and explain complex policies and procedures using tact, discretion, initiative, and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Maintain flexibility in a challenging and changing work environment.
• Establish and maintain effective, professional, and cooperative relationships with co-workers. Provide and promote a high level of public service.
• Record keeping, report preparation, filing methods, and records management techniques.
• Excellent communication skills including strong verbal and written skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytic and research skills.
• Creativity, curiosity, and a sense of humor. 

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION

Anyone may apply. Current San Mateo County employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help, or term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.
 
Application materials will include a completed County Employment Application form, responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, and a Cover Letter that you will attach to the Application.
 
In your cover letter please describe your interest in the position and why you desire to work for the San Mateo County Libraries.
 
The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application, responses to the supplemental questions, and the required cover letter. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%).  A written examination component may accompany the panel interview process.
 
Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations, or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense.
 
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply.
 
Recruitment Schedule (Tentative)
Final Date to Apply: January 27, 2021
Application Screenings: January 28 and 29, 2021
Civil Service Interviews: February 9 and/or 11, 2021
 
At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs.  

The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Analyst: Chet Overstreet (01142021) - Administrative Assistant I/II - E029/E091

Applications are being accepted for the positions of Lead Equipment Mechanic and Equipment Mechanic with the City of South San Francisco. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 4, 2021 AT 5:00 P.M. OR UPON RECEIPT OF THE FIRST 75 ONLINE APPLICATIONS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

Equipment Mechanic Salary: $71,323.00 - $86,673.00 Annually

Lead Equipment Mechanic Salary: $77,209.00 - $93,870.00 Annually

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, AS WELL AS CALPERS RETIREMENT PLAN AND SOCIAL SECURITY PARTICIPATION.

The City of South San Francisco is a General Law city with a population of 68,000 residents that grows to 110,000 during business hours. South San Francisco is strategically located on the west shore of the San Francisco Bay, in northern San Mateo County, 10 miles south of San Francisco. This City is also located along the Bay Area's main transportation routes, included 101, 280, Caltrain, BART, San Francisco Bay Ferry, and the San Francisco International Airport.

The City of South San Francisco is a full-service city with 12 City Departments including 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 460 full-time regular employees.

The City of South San Francisco proudly remains The Industrial City, a reflection of its steel mill and ship building past.  In recent years, the City has been redefined to reflect the innovative, entrepreneurial and industrious spirit, which has made South San Francisco the Biotech Capital of the World.

South San Francisco’s biotechnology cluster is the largest in the world, with roughly 45,000 life science workers, 200 biotech companies, and over 12 million square feet of office/R&D facilities – with an additional 9 million square feet of new R&D facilities in the development pipeline. 

South San Francisco enjoys a high quality of life with an extensive public parks system, active library and learning programming and a dynamic, engaged community making South San Francisco a great place to live, learn, work and play. 

THE DEPARTMENT

The Public Works Department is composed of a Director and 11 full-time management staff with a 26 million dollar operating budget.  The department is comprised of the Maintenance, Engineering, and WQCP (Water Quality Control Plant) divisions.  The Maintenance Division oversees 127 miles of streets which includes asphalt, concrete, over 12,000 road signs, street markings, 70 signalized intersections, 164 miles of sewers, 125 miles of storm drains, 3857 street lights, 5 lift stations, and various miscellaneous tasks.

The City of Redwood City Invites Applications for:

Juvenile and Family Services Specialist

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Juvenile and Family Services Specialist oversees the programs of the juvenile and family services unit within the Redwood City Police Department; provides direct services for first-time juvenile offenders and their families including crisis intervention, needs assessment, therapeutic counseling, and case planning and management; supervises the work of student interns as well as program volunteers; serves as the department’s liaison with social service agencies and organizations within the community to attain services for program participants; develops and presents educational programs related to the area of assignment; assists department staff with cases involving missing and at-risk youth and their families.

The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Juvenile and Family Services Specialist

• Please click on the job announcement file and job description below to review the recruitment flyer and total list of duties and responsibilities.
• A complete application is required, including a resume and written supplemental questionnaire.
• Please see special instructions for more information on supplemental questionnaire.
• Submit your application online via CalOpps.org by 11:59 pm on Friday, January 29, 2021.
• Applications will be reviewed continuously as they are received.

Selection Process: Oral Board Interviews tentatively scheduled for the week of February 8, 2021

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 San Mateo County Employees’ Retirement Association (SamCERA) is looking for their next valued team member to fulfill the role of Retirement Senior Accountant.  We invite you to join a team that provides caring, fair, accurate, timely and knowledgeable professional services and information to its members and other stakeholders.
 
The mission of SamCERA is to serve as loyal fiduciary for its members (comprised of permanent employees of the County of San Mateo, the San Mateo County Superior Court, and the San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District) and to serve as a prudent administrator of the retirement system. For more information about our organization, visit https://www.samcera.org/.
 
Under direction of the Finance Officer, the Retirement Senior Accountant will plan, assign, direct, coordinate and evaluate the work of professional and fiscal support staff performing accounting and finance activities; create timely and accurate financial statements, administer financial systems, analyze financial data to complete reports and make recommendations; and perform other related duties. This position assists with the development and management of all financial transactions, record keeping of all general and institutional investment activities, pension payroll processes, and human resource administration in SamCERA.
 
In addition to the minimum education and experience requirement, the ideal candidate will demonstrate:
 

• Experience in accounting for general and investment financial activities.
• Knowledge in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and requirements of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
• Experience with project management and process improvement.
• Ability to adapt changes and work with teams.
• Ability to work independently, solve problems with innovative mindset and exercise sound judgment within established guidelines.
• Ability to manage time and deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Examples Of Duties:

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

• Plan, direct, supervise, train, review and/or evaluate the work of assigned staff.
• Provide input into selection decisions and disciplinary matters.
• Provide on-going reassessment of current departmental procedures, implement improvements to work flow and prepare up-to-date process documentation.
• Interpret and apply applicable policies and procedures in accordance with the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937.
• Interact with the external auditors to provide adequate data and support during their fieldwork.
• Research various accounting-related issues including, but not limited to, investments, securities lending, general accounting, and retiree payroll.
• Assist the Finance Officer with special projects and other related work as required.
• Provide guidance and training to accounting and other SamCERA staff regarding accounting issues.
• Prepare financial statements and other reports by analyzing and summarizing financial and statistical data; identify significant financial reporting events and prepare footnote disclosures for annual audited financial report.
• Prepare a variety of highly complex and special reports on pension fund activities, budgetary requirements and actuarial analysis.
• Examine and analyze SamCERA’s fiscal operations, recommending enhancements to the department’s record-keeping, financial accounting and budgetary controls.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, including accounting and statistical analysis to support appropriate funding levels. Analyze institutional investment and pension accounting records for use in preparing annual cash flows and budgets.
• Prepare trend analysis report of cash disbursements, forecast, calculate and analyze prepaid contributions, investment income and expenses.
• Develop financial forecast including cash inflows and outflows.
• Prepare journal entries and periodic reconciliations of general ledger, journal, subsidiary accounts, and bank statements.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities. A typical way to qualify is:
  
Education: Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business administration or a closely related field. This classification requires the successful completion of a minimum of twelve semester units of college level accounting coursework.
 
Experience: The equivalent of three years full-time  professional accounting or auditing experience with increasing responsibility throughout the years, including the performance of a variety of accounting and fiscal responsibilities, one year of which must have been in a lead or supervisory capacity in an accounting section or division.
 
Knowledge of: 
 

• The County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 as it pertains to SamCERA procedures.
• Governmental Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and requirements of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
• Principles, practices and terminology of institutional investment.
• Project management and leadership techniques.
• Auditing techniques, principles, and practices.
• Accounting software programs.
• General actuarial concepts and terminologies.
• Principles and practices of business data processing, particularly as related to the processing of accounting information.
• Principles and practices of supervision or management.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Terminologies, concepts and practices related to the processing and maintenance of retirement system records. 

Skill/Ability to: 
 

• Plan, organize, supervise, train and evaluate the work of staff.
• Perform technical, specialized, complex or difficult accounting projects.
• Read and interpret complex employee benefit and pension plan regulations including the County Employees Retirement law of 1937., pertinent codes, accounting guidelines, manuals and plan documents. 
• Apply governmental accounting principles and practices.
• Prepare comprehensive financial reports and budgets.
• Explain complex procedures to coworkers and coach staff in new skills and procedures.
• Identify emerging risk issues and trends and present analysis to management.
• Establish priorities, analyze problems and identify solutions under pressure.
• Meet deadlines and follow-up on responsibilities.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to groups.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with members of the Retirement Board, SamCERA staff, members of the Retirement Association, other governmental agencies, outside corporations, and various consultants.
• Perform complex mathematical and statistical calculations accurately. 

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION

Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.

Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

Important Information About the Examination Process:
The examination process will consist of the steps detailed in the order below. Because of this examination process, not all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are guaranteed advancement through the examination process.

1.   Initial review of application materials. At this step, applicants submitting incomplete applications and/or incomplete responses to the supplemental questions, lacking relevant qualifications, and/or not following instructions will be disqualified. Application submissions that do not follow instructions will be rejected. Applicants who pass the initial review will be invited to take an online computer-based examination.

2.  Online computer-based examination (weight:  pass/fail):  Those applicants who pass the initial review process outlined above will receive a link, via email, for the online computer-based examination.  Please make sure to read all notices carefully.  Applicant requests for alternate exam dates will not be granted.  Reasonable accommodations for medical conditions will be considered on a case-by-case basis and must be requested at the time of application.  It is the applicants' responsibility to notify the Human Resources Department at (650) 363-4343 if they have not received their invitation notice for the online computer-based examination by 5:00 pm, Wednesday, January 27, 2021.

3.  Applicants who pass the online computer-based examination will be placed on an eligible list and top ranked candidates will be invited for an interview.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE:
Final Filing Date for Applications:  January 26, 2021
Online Computer-Based Examination: January 27-January 29, 2021.  Candidates must complete the entire examination within this time period. 
 

At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day.  

County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HR Contact: Mandy Singh (01132021) (Retirement Senior Accountant-Exempt E-012)

Landscape Gardener

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The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of LANDSCAPE GARDENER.  The incumbent will perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled gardening and turf maintenance duties in a team-based environment.  The Landscape Gardener will be involved in the development, maintenance and repair of landscaped areas and will operate a variety of landscape maintenance equipment. 

Typical duties include, but are not limited to: 

• Perform general grounds and facility maintenance work such as raking leaves, cleaning walkways, removing debris, cleaning of restrooms.
• Water, weed, trim, renovate and fertilize shrubs, trees, flowerbeds and landscaped areas.
• Maintain and prepare athletic fields.
• Assist in maintenance/installation of irrigation systems and setting clocks.
• Recognize plant pests and diseases.
• Apply herbicides and pesticides.
• Drive vehicles used to transport materials, tools, and equipment as required.
• Operate power equipment; move/install recreation equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on mowing equipment and tools.
• Operate a computer for automated work systems.

Respond to inquiries from the public.

The ideal candidate candidate will embrace the City’s emphasis on excellent customer service, will be detail oriented and able to manage multiple tasks; will use initiative and independent judgement; will be a team player who likes working with a variety of City staff and the public; and will have a good sense of humor.

REVIEW THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

• Please click on the job announcement and Benefits files below to review the recruitment Job Announcement and a listing of full benefits.
• A complete application is required, including a supplemental questionnaire.
• Submit your application online via CalOpps by 11:59 pm on Monday, February 8, 2021.
• Applications will be reviewed continuously as they are received.

The City of San Mateo Public Works Department is looking for a

Wastewater Treatment Plant Electrical Technician

Why Join our Department?

The Public Works Department’s Environmental Services Division (ESD) is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the City’s 15.7 million gallon per day (MGD) conventional activated sludge wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). The WWTP serves a population of more than 140,000 with an annual operating budget in excess of $10 million and has a staff of 28 professional and technical personnel. Planned upgrades to the WWTP include new liquids treatment process facilities consisting of new headworks, primary treatment, and biological nutrient removal/membrane bioreactor (BNR/MBR) process.  When you join the Public Works Department, you will work among collaborative and energetic colleagues who share a passion for serving our San Mateo citizens and improving the community in which we live and work. Our team is comprised of individuals with diverse talents and experience in various fields.  We will provide you with a wide range of opportunities in a team-based collaborative environment while helping you achieve your professional goals.

Collaboration, Innovation, Respect, Creativity, Transparency and Informed Risk-taking are attributes within the City’s mission, values and organizational principles that we are seeking in the candidates.

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

• Install, maintain, repair and research a variety of supervisory controls and replacement electrical components that are part of advanced wastewater treatment processes such as aeration, filtration, disinfection and dechlorination, sludge dewatering, odor control, and an environmental laboratory.
• Perform wiring required for the installation of electronic equipment; install high voltage underground cables in conduits; splice high and low voltage cables utilizing hand taping and pre- molded splice kits.
• Design, install, maintain, repair, test and construct electrical assemblies.
• Troubleshoot high voltage electrical systems, controls and related process equipment. Provide technical support for other work groups within Public Works.
• Specify, install, program, and repair various types of variable frequency motor drive systems.
• Fabricate, maintain, install, service, and calculate power load distributions to various motors and related equipment.
• Install and repair programmable logic controllers and install related hardware and software for control systems.
• Maintain and repair automatic control valves and associated control functions.
• Implement preventive maintenance and repair on motors from fractional to over 400 horsepower. Record and calculate current requirements for new electrical installations.
• Troubleshoot, perform inspections, preventive maintenance and repairs on industrial switchgear and high voltage equipment such as transformers, breakers, circuits, switches, relays, regulators and distribution panels.
• Specify, install, and inspect various types of conduit; isolate breakers and switches for major repairs; coordinate repairs and scheduled outages with operations staff.
• Conduct surveys to gather field data.
• Use aerial lifts, scaffolding and ladders.
• Prepare requisitions and associated documents for purchase of repair parts and supplies.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used, and associated costs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The City of South San Francisco is now accepting applications for the position of Laboratory Supervisor.

Application Deadline:  February 10, 2021 @ 5:00 p.m. or upon receipt of the first 50 online applications, whichever occurs first. 

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, AS WELL AS CALPERS RETIREMENT PLAN AND SOCIAL SECURITY PARTICIPATION.

The City of South San Francisco is a General Law city with a population of 68,000 residents that grows to 110,000 during business hours. South San Francisco is strategically located on the west shore of the San Francisco Bay, in northern San Mateo County, 10 miles south of San Francisco. This City is also located along the Bay Area's main transportation routes, included 101, 280, Caltrain, BART, San Francisco Bay Ferry, and the San Francisco International Airport.

The City of South San Francisco is a full-service city with 12 City Departments including 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 460 full-time regular employees.

The City of South San Francisco proudly remains The Industrial City, a reflection of its steel mill and ship building past.  In recent years, the City has been redefined to reflect the innovative, entrepreneurial and industrious spirit, which has made South San Francisco the Biotech Capital of the World.

South San Francisco’s biotechnology cluster is the largest in the world, with roughly 45,000 life science workers, 200 biotech companies, and over 12 million square feet of office/R&D facilities – with an additional 9 million square feet of new R&D facilities in the development pipeline. 

South San Francisco enjoys a high quality of life with an extensive public parks system, active library and learning programming and a dynamic, engaged community making South San Francisco a great place to live, learn, work, and play. 

THE WATER QUALITY CONTROL PLANT:

The Water Quality Control Plant (WQCP) processes wastewater discharge for the cities of South San Francisco, San Bruno and the Town of Colma. The Water Quality Control Plant is a division of the Public Works Department staffed by 38 employees including: Plant Superintendent and Assistant Plant Superintendent of WQCP; Maintenance, Laboratory and Environment Compliance Supervisors; Senior Chemist; Chemist; Lead Plant Mechanics; Plant Mechanics; Lead Plant Operators; Plant Operators; Electricians; Senior Environmental Compliance Inspector; Environmental Compliance Inspectors, Utility Workers, and two Administrative Assistants.

THE POSITION:

The Water Quality Control Plant Laboratory Supervisor will plan, assign, supervise, and assist in the operations of the Water Quality Control Plant’s (WQCP) laboratory.  This includes supervising and training subordinate lab staff, operators, and inspectors as they perform lab analyses, and perform difficult and complex analyses and other duties as required or assigned.

The City of East Palo Alto is looking for a Management Analyst I/II to make a difference providing efficient public services and enhance the quality of life and safety for its multi-cultural community.

The City of East Palo Alto is a City with a dynamic workforce, a deep cultural heritage and diverse community that are resilient and welcoming.  You will join a team who is passionate about supporting the City's growth.

Attached is the job description and announcement covering the nature and level of work to be performed. This is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.

The City of East Palo Alto reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as may be necessary. 

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. 

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The Public Works Department of the County of San Mateo is seeking candidates for the position of Assistant/Associate/Associate Civil Engineer to join our skilled and dedicated team!

Assistant Engineer is the entry and trainee level in the professional civil engineering series. Under immediate supervision, employees perform first-level professional civil engineering field and office work while acting in a trainee capacity on a wide variety of civil engineering projects in connection with the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of County-maintained facilities.
 
Associate Engineer is the journey level job classification. Associate Civil Engineer is the registered journey level classification in the engineering series. At these levels, a high degree of technical expertise and some periodic lead responsibilities are required. Under general supervision, incumbents may perform a variety of professional engineering tasks in such areas as planning, design, and construction inspection of roads, park trails, bridges, drainage, sanitary sewer systems, water supply, and other public works projects. Associate Civil Engineers may provide lead direction to other staff in completing projects of greater difficulty and complexity. Incumbents will be required to perform field work in support of the planning, design, and/or construction inspection of public works projects.
 
NOTE: Associate Civil Engineer differs from the Associate Engineer classification in that Associate Civil Engineers are registered as professional engineers in the State of California and may provide lead direction to other staff in completing projects of greater difficulty and complexity.
 
The salary range for Assistant Engineer is $83,242 - $104,021 annually.
The salary range for Associate Engineer is $98,488 - $123,094 annually.
The salary range for Associate Civil Engineer is $110,261 - $137,800 annually.
 
There are currently two vacancies, one in each of these units:
 
Design and Construction 
The Assistant/Associate/Associate Civil Engineer assigned to the Design and Construction Section would perform AutoCAD/Civil3D work and work on Public Works infrastructure projects such as roads, drainage, retaining walls, bridges, sewer, and other public works facilities including the planning, designing, preparation of construction bid documents, and inspection of public works facilities.  This position may also involve the application and management of outside grants associated with Public Works facilities.
 
Utilities-Flood Control-Watershed Protection
The Utilities-Flood Control-Watershed Protection unit oversees 30 Special Districts that include flood control, drainage, domestic water, sanitary sewer, and street lighting. The primary responsibilities of the position include the design and management of various capital improvement projects from the conceptual stage to construction close-out. Additional duties include assisting with the day-to-day operational tasks of administering these Districts.
 

The ideal candidate for either of these positions is:

• Technically knowledgeable and experienced in the principles and practices of civil engineering, and public works design, construction, and maintenance.
• An effective communicator, both orally and in writing; able to represent the County in meetings and presentations to various groups including property owners, community groups, regulatory and other governmental agencies, and the general public.
• Customer-focused and interpersonally effective in dealing with staff, engineers, contractors, and the public, and in coordinating with law enforcement agencies, emergency responders, and other agencies when necessary.
• Able to provide information to the public and other governmental agencies, in person or over the telephone, regarding County procedures and regulations, facility locations, plan requirements, and property ownership, which may require the interpretation of policies and procedures.
• Able to perform development plan reviews and prepare plan review comments.
• Able to analyze and evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare concise and effective technical staff reports.
• Accountable and able to schedule and carry through with assignments with independence.
• Experienced in designing public works projects such as road improvements, drainage and flood control improvements, parks facilities, water treatment and distribution systems, and sanitary sewer systems, 
• Experienced using computer aided drafting software such as AutoCAD/Civil3D.
• Proficient in computer aided drafting and design software.

Examples of Duties:

Duties for these positions may include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as resident engineer on routine construction projects.
• Perform duties as chief of party engaged in making surveys.
• Prepare designs, plans, and specifications for routine projects.
• Assist in drafting and preparing instructions for bidders, proposals, affidavits, bonds, specifications, change orders, and other documents and reports involved in the construction of engineering projects.
• Gather, compile, and compute data using engineering, drafting, and calculating instruments and techniques to prepare designs, plans, estimates, technical reports, and specifications for the construction, alterations, maintenance, and operations of a variety of engineering projects.
• Supervise subordinate personnel in a variety of capacities.
• Inspect construction projects for conformance with specifications, safety standards, and federal, state, and local regulations.
• Conduct economic cost and quantity estimates for assigned projects.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Licensure/Certification: Candidates for Associate Civil Engineer must possess a valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California at the time of hire. Some positions require possession of a class C California driver license or equivalent.
 

Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

• Assistant Engineer: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering OR twenty-four semester units in civil engineering courses and three years of civil engineering experience in office, field, or survey party work OR possession of an Engineer in Training Certificate.
• Associate Engineer: Two years of professional civil engineering experience which has included field and office work in the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of a variety of civil engineering projects.
• Associate Civil Engineer: In addition to possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California at the time of hire, two years of professional civil engineering experience which has included field and office work in the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of a variety of civil engineering projects.

Knowledge of: 

• Civil engineering practices and procedures including design and construction methods and techniques.
• Strength, properties, and uses of materials and hydraulics.
• Civil engineering design and drafting principles.
• Project management principles and practices.
• Basic principles of supervision.
• Surveying methods.
• Methods, materials, and equipment used in civil engineering projects.
• Methods, materials, and equipment used in civil engineering construction work.
• Construction inspection techniques.
• Principles of engineering as they apply to public works projects.
• Engineering mathematics and their application to engineering problems.

Skill/Ability to: 

• Perform engineering calculations and routine design work.
• Solve surveying problems.
• Prepare neat and accurate maps, drawings, notes, and reports.
• Inspect civil engineering work in progress.
• Prepare clear, concise correspondence and reports.
• Comply with safety procedures.
• Supervise subordinate staff.
• Operate survey equipment.
• Apply civil engineering principles related to transportation projects.

Incumbents in positions designated as Traffic Engineer must also have:
Knowledge of:

• Contract preparation, selection, and administration.
• Grant application processes. 

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION

Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, or SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. Responses to the supplemental questionnaire must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.
 
The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: Pass/Fail). A screening committee will select those applicants whose training, experience, and responses to the questions on the employment application and supplemental questionnaire appear to best meet the needs of the position and invite them to interview. Because of this process, all applicants meeting the minimum requirements are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the recruitment process.
 
Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%) which may include a written or performance exercise. Depending on the number of applications, an application appraisal of training and experience may be used in place of examinations. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and all applicants must participate at their own expense.
 
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position are accepted online only. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click on the "Apply Online" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply.
 
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Application Deadline:  January 28, 2021
Application Screening:  Week of February 1, 2021
Panel Interviews:  TBD - Most likely week of February 15, 2021
 
At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day.  

The County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Analyst: Chet Overstreet (010820210) (Assistant/Associate/Associate Civil Engineer – N033/N018/N020)