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JOB TYPE

Permanent, Full-Time

THE POSITION

The City of Dublin is seeking a Senior Planner to manage its affordable housing program and implement the City’s Housing Element. The successful candidate will have a prominent role in supporting and shaping planning and housing policies; play a key role in the effort to partner with a non-profit affordable housing developer; and leverage the City’s affordable housing funds and County bond funds to produce an affordable housing project. The candidate will also have oversight of the community development block grant program. Work in the department is challenging, complex and requires a candidate who is a self-starter that can prioritize assignments, meet deadlines, thrive in a team environment and communicate clearly and effectively. Candidates with knowledge of housing and planning policy development, experience with affordable housing financing and administering affordable housing programs in compliance with local, state, and federal requirements are preferred. Experience preparing and negotiating loan agreements, contracts, and regulatory agreements necessary to provide for the construction and preservation of affordable housing is desired.  

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

The following key elements describe the basic duties and responsibilities of the position:

•     Serve as project manager on assigned planning projects.

•     Perform research, analysis and evaluation of site, architectural and related plans.

•     Perform technical review of routine project plans and applications, and make recommendations. 

•     Supervise professional and non-professional staff. 

•     Manage contract planning consultants, including determining the contract scope and budget, managing the work performed, and ensuring that the work is completed on time and within the budget.

•     Prepare written project analyses and reports including identifying appropriate land use policy, design and fiscal issues and environmental requirements. 

•     Process development applications in accordance with local policies and ordinances; make recommendations; and enforce mitigation monitoring and compliance with City ordinances.

•     Prepare and update various planning documents such as the City’s General Plan, specific plans, ordinances, resolutions, codes, and related planning studies and reports. 

•     Participate in the development and implementation of the City’s planning policies.

•     Participate in regional planning efforts and serve on regional working groups.

•     Perform research, analysis and evaluation of regional planning policies and make recommendations.

•     Provide technical advice and make clear, well organized presentations on-site, off-site and at day and evening meetings.

•     Communicate effectively both orally and in written form with internal and external customers. 

•     Provide assistance to customers over the telephone and in person.

•     Conduct site inspections to determine if projects are in compliance with laws, regulations, conditions of approval, and ordinances; make recommendations regarding changes. 

•     Assist in administration and enforcement of zoning, subdivision and related ordinances.

•     Exhibit a strong commitment to customer service and interactive team participation. 

ABOUT US
Centrally located and serving as the eastern anchor of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, the City of Fremont (pop. 235,439) prides itself on being a vibrant and strategically urban community.  Fremont has developed into a technological and advanced manufacturing power base that captures metropolitan living at its best.  It is also one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse cities in the Bay Area.
Within its 90-square miles, Fremont boasts over 42 million square feet of office, R&D, manufacturing, and warehouse building space. It is home to a wide variety of innovative high tech, life science, and clean technology firms including Tesla Motors, Lam Research, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Redwood Systems, Boston Scientific, and Western Digital, among many others. The city’s Innovation District is known as the hottest new address for start-ups. Over the last two years, companies in Fremont received more than $400 million in venture funding according to PitchBook Data.  Fremont is a City on the move!
The City of Fremont is  also an employer that values its people, creativity, quality service, integrity, open communication, collaboration, mutual respect, and diversity. Employees find their work challenging, yet rewarding, and most importantly, enjoy the chance to make a difference through public service.  
Think Fremont!
      
THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
The Public Works Department is poised to play a key role in shaping the community and its future, as Fremont has several transformative land use and transportation projects underway and in planning, to allow us to achieve the City’s vision of being “strategically urban”. Public Works is responsible for engineering, transportation, civic facilities, inspections, and maintenance for the City. The Engineering Division within Public Works reviews proposed land development projects, executes the design and construction of public projects, and maintains and enhances the City’s transportation network. We value our people, creativity, quality service, integrity, open communication, mutual respect, and diversity.  Employees find their work challenging, yet rewarding, and most importantly, enjoy the chance to make a difference through public service.

THE POSITIONS
The Construction Inspector is a critical position in the Engineering Division. Incumbents perform inspections of public streets, highways, bridges, City parks and private developments. 

EXAMPLES OF RESPONSIBILITIES
-Review construction plans, specifications, encroachment permits and other plans.
-Conduct on-site inspections of construction materials, grade elevations, underground facilities, -construction safety precautions, etc. to determine compliance with contract  plans and specifications.
-Make field measurements.
-Ensure conformance with applicable safety standards and regulations.
-Inspect implementations of storm water best management practices.  
-Monitor and document the correction of project deficiencies.
-Identify and recommend approval of necessary contract and/or plan adjustments to accommodate field conditions.
-Prepare inspector’s daily reports, track contract time, and maintain field records on materials and quantities used.
-Calculate and recommend formal approval of appropriate progress payments to contractors for work completed.
-Investigate citizen complaints related to encroachment and/or grading violations.
-Respond to public inquiries and concerns.
-Other duties as assigned.
 

COMPENSATION:  $22.00 an hour

THE POSITION

This seasonal position works with the City’s maintenance staff to perform: unskilled labor in the parks and landscape medians, street and sidewalk maintenance, street sign maintenance, and building maintenance. Duties include, but are not limited to: raking, emptying trash cans and litter removal, irrigation repair, weeding, edging, street sign maintenance and graffiti removal. Work is closely supervised; work methods are explained in specific terms and work is subject to frequent review. 

Incumbents must possess the physical and mental capacity to work under the conditions described in this document and to perform the duties required by their assigned position.

Seasonal, non-benefited position. Not to exceed 1,000 working hours per fiscal year. The forty-hour work week will include Saturday and/or Sunday shifts.  Hours are 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM and may fluctuate due to operational needs.

FREMONT — A CITY ON THE MOVE!

Fremont is a well-managed and innovative city, and has recently generated national attention by placing 7th on the list of the Greenest Cities in America according to a 2018 Wallet Hub survey and ranking 3rd Best City in the Nation  to raise a family, according to another 2018 survey by Wallet Hub. Located in the heart of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, Fremont prides itself on innovation, green technology, a low crime rate, great schools, a low unemployment rate, quality parks and nearby open space, and an incredibly diverse population of over 235,000 residents.   As a full service City, Fremont employs over 937 regular employees and has a General Fund budget of $205 million.  

Fremont is an employer that values its people, creativity, quality service, integrity, open communication, collaboration, mutual respect, and diversity. Employees find their work challenging, yet rewarding, and most importantly, enjoy the chance to make a difference through public service.   

EXAMPLES OF JOB DUTIES

-Manage and direct a comprehensive Facilities section
-Be knowledgeable and experienced in Facility Management practices;  and flexible, progressive and innovative in seeking solutions.
-Manage challenging and multidisciplinary Public Works infrastructure projects from conception through construction; responsible for planning, budget, design, scheduling, bidding , and contracting.
-Analyze relevant facility management and construction issues and identify possible solutions.
-Select, manage and review the work of consultant teams to deliver all or parts of capital projects.
-Participate in a collaborative and positive manner with internal and external stakeholders to achieve resolution; generate options and make recommendations.
-Communicate clearly in both written and verbal form.
-Excited to work for a diverse community preparing for urban growth with corresponding infrastructure needs. 
-Other duties as assigned including flexibility to work on stretch assignments to foster professional growth. 
 

JOB TYPE

Part-time, Temporary/Seasonal

THE POSITION

Under general supervision, oversees the proper use of a community recreational facility; performs a variety of tasks; and assists the public and staff in their use of the facility.

The Senior Facility Attendant opens and closes for weekday and weekend public hours, tours, special events and rentals; welcomes visitors; provides tours, tour materials and answers patron questions; assists visitors with exhibits, activities and interactive displays; provides customer service that will lead to a positive visitor experience; oversees the safety and security of visitors, the facility, exhibits and grounds; opens, sets up and cleans up after special events or use by private parties and community groups.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this classification. 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 this class.

• Open and close facilities as scheduled for use.
• Set-up furniture or equipment for activities scheduled and very that it is in proper condition and is replaced after use.
• When work assignments are in public area of assigned facility, greet visitors, collect fees, have visitors sign guest book.
• Provide facility and exhibit orientations and/or tours including appropriate tour materials.
• Function as supervising attendant for evening rentals and weekday evening shifts; as necessary.
• Monitor activities of facility users for adherence to building rules and appropriate and safe conduct.
• Clean-up after facility users and set up for subsequent activities.
• Sweep and mop floors as required.
• Keep restrooms and kitchen clean and well stocked with paper towels, tissues, etc.
• Empty garbage throughout the facility as necessary.
• Make written reports of damage to equipment or facility.
• Train ancillary attendant and maintenance staff on facility and rental procedures.
• Appropriately secure the facility upon leaving.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TECHNICIAN

Salary Range: $4,204 – $5,760

Definition

Performs a wide variety of paraprofessional, technical and clerical tasks to support duties at the Town's Permit and Welcome Center (“one stop shop”); responds to customer visits, phone calls and inquiries regarding all Development Services permits and applications, permit status, plan check and plan review (by all Development Services Divisions), and field inspections; accepts and reviews plans or applications for inclusion of required information with State and local codes and regulations, and input pertinent information into an automated permitting system; and supports other administrative related tasks. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Direct supervision from Senior Development Services Technician or Chief Building Official.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Works indoors, outdoors (infrequently), exposure to slippery or uneven walking surfaces (infrequently), using computer monitor, works around others, works alone, works with others.  Lift and/or move plans of various size and weight

Essential Job Duties

• Assists the general public at the Permit & Welcome Center, by phone, email or via the electronic permitting system regarding all permitting requirements, plan check and plan review process, permit filing procedures and processing, and permit status.
• Reviews plans for completeness and for conformance with ordinances and Development Services standards, policies and guidelines.
• Reviews plans for conditions of prior approval and tracks plan check timelines.
• Routes plans to other Town departments, divisions, and outside agencies for review.
• Creates and maintains informational flyers and brochures.
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other Town employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Advise and assist the public on routine matters related to all permitting procedures, zoning regulations, business licenses, encroachment permits and public records.
• Review all applications and drawings for compliance with zoning requirements and other ordinances and determine the need for approval by other agencies.
• Confer with property owners regarding the feasibility of an application.
• Receive applications, check for completeness, enter computer data, calculate permits fees, issue receipts, log and route necessary plans for plan checking.
• Calculate and assess impact fees for other outside agencies.
• Process business license applications. 
• Research public records requests forms for all departments and furnish information to the public.
• Receive and account for daily monies received for all counter transactions.
• Maintain utility meter release log and notify utility company for service releases.
• Sort and distribute all incoming & outgoing mail town wide, maintain postage machine and account.
• Maintain filing systems and data entry for permitting processes and software.
• Receive and route daily phone calls from the public for the organization.
• Preform basic fee calculations using construction valuation table and calculating floor areas.
• Perform minor over the counter plan reviews.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Understanding of Municipal Permit Center procedures and guidelines;
• Ability to read and scale construction drawings to determine feasibility to initiate the plan check and plan review process;
• Understanding of planning entitlements, engineering and transportation application processes;
• Knowledge of processes utilized to issue building permits;
• Ability to read a variety of land use, topographic, parcel, and zoning maps;
• Experience and competency in data processing systems including Microsoft application suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), permitting systems (EnerGov), Metro Scan, Laser Fiche and geographic information systems;
• Operate assigned office equipment and machines, including mail postage machine, copier and fax machines, etc.
• Ability to disseminate zoning codes and simple building codes to the public at the Permit Center and on the telephone.

Ability to:

• Understand the organization and operations of the Town and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities;
• Principles and practices of quality customer service, including the ability to work with a wide variety of individuals in a tactful and effective manner;
• Appropriate usage of the English language in both oral and written form and with minimum supervision,
• On a continuous basis, sit at a desk and/or stand at a Permit Center for long periods of time;
• Intermittently twist and reach office equipment;
• Write and use keyboard to communicate through written means;
• Organize duties and determine priorities in order to meet assigned deadlines;
• Establish and maintain complex and extensive records and files;
• Ability to accurately perform moderate arithmetic computations;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of work.

Candidates must possess the physical and mental capacity to work under the conditions described in this document and to perform the duties required by their assigned position.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying.

Experience:

Two years of related experience involving extensive public contact with at least one year of experience in the processing and issuance of building permits and/or planning permits.

Education:

Graduation from high school or its equivalent and a minimum of 2 years paid experience performing typical tasks of this position; or completion of two years college with emphasis in building, planning, engineering, architecture, or related field and six months work experience in related field.  Possess or obtain within one (1) year of employment, an ICC certificate as a Permit Technician.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

Certification as an ICC Permit Technician is desirable.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Click here to review the Town of Danville's employee benefits for 2019.

THE COMMUNITY

Located approximately 40 miles east of San Francisco, Danville is located in the center of the San Ramon Valley. Comprising 20 square miles at the foot of Mount Diablo, Danville features quality housing, a progressive educational system, and a historic downtown village. Danville's current population is 43,574 (1/10). The San Ramon Valley, part of the growing I-680 corridor, has become a popular location for professional and retail complexes, light industry as well as convenient, yet secluded, living.

RECRUITMENT CONTACT

Qiana London, Human Resources Analyst

Contact Phone: (925) 314-3356

Contact Email: qlondon@danville.ca.gov

SALARY

Facility Attendant I:    $12.00 - $14.85/hour

Facility Attendant II:   $12.00 - $17.82/hour

JOB TYPE

Part-time, Temporary/Seasonal

THE POSITION

Under general supervision, the Facility Attendant I/II oversees the proper use of a community recreational facility; performs a variety of custodial tasks; and assists the public and staff in their use of the facility. Duties include supervising, setting up and cleaning community recreational facilities during use by private parties and community groups.         

Facility Attendant I classification performs set-up and take-down duties, opens and closes for daytime rentals and weekend leisure classes.  The Facility Attendant II classification is distinguished from the Facility Attendant I level in that it has some training responsibilities of new attendants, functionally supervises Facility Attendant I employees, and closes the building after rentals and weekday leisure classes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this classification. 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 this class.

Facility Attendant I

• Opens and closes facilities as scheduled for use.
• Sets up furniture or equipment for activities scheduled and sees that it is in proper condition and is replaced after use.
• Monitors activities of facility users for appropriate and safe conduct.
• Cleans up after facility users and sets up for subsequent activities.
• Sweeps and mops floors as required.
• Keeps restrooms and kitchen clean and well stocked with paper towels, tissues, etc.
• Empties garbage throughout the facility as necessary.
• Secures the facility upon leaving.
• Other duties as assigned.

Facility Attendant II

• Makes written reports of damage to equipment or facility.
• Trains attendant staff on facility and rental procedures.
• Lead attendant for evening rentals and weekday evening shifts.
• Responsible for monitoring adherence to building rules and party limitations.

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PROGRAM ASSISTANT (SPORTS & FACILITIES)
Salary Range: $14.06 to 23.88/hour, DOE

This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefitted position; 15-20 hours per week (not to exceed 950 hours per fiscal year); flexible schedule, includes some evenings and weekends

DEFINITION

The Town of Danville is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Program Assistant in the Recreation, Arts & Community Services Department. The primary function of the position is to support the Program Coordinators with tasks related to youth and adult sports and facilities management. This position is regularly scheduled for 15-20 hours a week, including some evenings and weekend shifts. Actual hours assigned may be increased or decreased at any time depending upon the needs of the program or department. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Program Assistant receives direct supervision from the Sports & Facilities Coordinator and/or Recreation Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

The following duties are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of a specific statement on duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all the duties listed. Employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level as required.

Sports

• Plan and execute duties related to sports and fitness leagues, camps, and special interest classes, seasonal programs, and sports-related special events for all ages.
• Recommend and coordinate purchase of program supplies and equipment.
• Train staff in specific job duties and responsivities related to scorekeeping and gym monitoring.
• Assist with the development of league programs, including scheduling of practices and/or games, entering scores, and restocking equipment as needed.
• Work within the guidelines of an established budget.

Facilities

• Receive and process incoming facility reservation inquiries for the Town of Danville.
• Meet & assist customers with facility tours.
• Provide strong customer service while answering phone calls & written correspondence.
• Ensure all required documents are submitted per the Facility Use Guidelines.

• Maintain inventory of facility equipment and purchase new items as need.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Organizing leagues in a variety of sports; Rules & regulations related to sports leagues; Have computer knowledge of Word and Excel; must have current valid California drivers’ license.   Ability to multi-task and prioritize.

• Lift 30 lbs.                                                                       

GENERAL INFORMATION

Prior to the start of employment, applicants must provide proof of authorization to work in the United States, current (negative) TB test results, and successfully pass a background check (LiveScan).

RECRUITMENT CONTACT

Qiana London, Human Resources Analyst

Contact Phone: (925) 314-3356

Contact Email: qlondon@danville.ca.gov

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